Recall 17V-434
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2017 Ram 1500: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-434
- Reported
- July 7, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 4 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become inverted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
The risk
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is T45.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ram 1500 2017