Recall 98V-207
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Dodge Ram: Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-207
- Reported
- September 8, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 25,014 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. The low pressure diesel fuel supply tube located in the engine compartment between the filter and the high pressure pump can fracture.
The risk
This condition can allow fuel to leak. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the low pressure diesel fuel supply tube.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin september 14, 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