Defect Description For Recall
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc) Is Recalling Certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks Currently, Or Ever Registered, In ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin And The District Of Columbia. Exposure To Environmental Conditions Such As Water Mixed With Road Salt May Cause The Front Fuel Tank Strap Frame “T-Slot” Bracket To Corrode, Possibly Causing The Fuel Tank To Drop And Make Contact With The Ground.
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
1500
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
18V160000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Effect Of Defect
If The Fuel Tank Were To Drop And Contact The Ground, A Fuel Leak May Result. Additionally, In The Event Of A Crash, The Fuel Tank May Not Remain Secured To The Vehicle, Possibly Causing A Fuel Leak. A Fuel Leak In The Presence In An Ignition Source, Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Chrysler Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Bolt A Bracket Reinforcement To The Frame, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 2, 2018. Owners May Contact Chrysler Customer Service At 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’S Number For This Recall Is U04.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc)
Start Of Manufacture
20080528
End Of Manufacture
20120131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
218617
Date Owners Notified
20180502
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20180308
Make Campaign Number
U04