Recall 99V-190
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 Dodge Ram: Power train (clutch assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-190
- Reported
- July 16, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 8,378 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and manual transmissions. The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. It is possible to exceed the melting temperature of the clutch line material.
The risk
If the line melts, hydraulic fluid can leak onto the vehicle exhaust and cause an underbody fire.
The fix
Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began august 9, 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