Recall 99V-044
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 Dodge Ram: Fuel system, other (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-044
- Reported
- March 11, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 45 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (cng). The fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails may shrink and leak fuel if exposed to high engine operating temperatures.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.
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