| Make : DODGE | Model : RAM | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980915 - 19990215 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V034000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990322 | Date Received by ODI: 19990224 | Date Added to Database: 19990225 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 822 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 45 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE FUEL TANK COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOUNTING STRAPS FOR THE SMALL FUEL TANK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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