NHTSA Campaign 07V472000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Oct 9, 2007 · 548 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN CAB/CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL 23 GALLON FUEL TANK, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS AND FASTENERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE RAM 3500 2007 548

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V472000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.