Recall 98V-182
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Dodge Ram: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-182
- Reported
- August 6, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 8,144 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with either a 8.0l v-10 engine or a 5.9l v-8 heavy duty gasoline engine. An exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is too close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. The chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began august 17, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1998