Recall 99V-034
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 Dodge Ram: Fuel system, other (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-034
- Reported
- February 24, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 45 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: vans equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks. Incorrect fuel tank straps were installed on the small fuel tank. As a result, the fuel tank may not be securely attached to the vehicle.
The risk
The fuel tank could move increasing the risk of a fire and/or explosion.
The fix
Dealers will replace the mounting straps for the small fuel tank.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began march 22, 1999. 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 1999