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Recall 07V-247

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500: Fuel system, gasoline (storage).

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-247
Reported
June 13, 2007
Vehicles affected
5,062 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain pickup trucks equipped with 34 gallon fuel tanks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank may become damaged during certain crash conditions, which could allow fuel leakage to occur if the vehicle rolls over.

The risk

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a fuel tank shield onto the front frame cross member. The recall began on june 12, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler recallno. G16.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles