Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 DODGE RAM Recall - Campaign #98V182000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 DODGE RAM RECALL - #98V182000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

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Vehicle 1998 DODGE RAM
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 8/1/1997 - 2/26/1998
Recalled on 8/17/1998
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 8/17/1998
# Affected 8,144
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
 
Description 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.
Consequences FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective action 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 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 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, ROTOR

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for STRUCTURE

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Technical Service Bulletins Jan 26, 2006 - 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ILLUMINATED MIL AS THE RESULT OF A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 - CATALYST EFFICIENCY, OR MAY HAVE FAILED A CALIFORNIA SMOG OR STATE I/M TEST BUT WITHOUT AN ILLUMINATED MIL, OR A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CAT

Dec 18, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03A DATED 10/17/03. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 RAM TRUCK. *TT

Oct 23, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT

Feb 21, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE KNOCK OR RATTLE SOUND WHEN CLIMBING A LONG GRADE AND TOWING A HEAVY TRAILER. *TT

Oct 30, 2002 - 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. *TT

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