Dodge RAM 1500; RAM 1500 (2009-2012): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 18V160000 · Mar 8, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
218,617
vehicles affected
218,617
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V160000
- Date
- Mar 8, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 218,617
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly > Mounting
- Model years
- 2009-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
What can happen
If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V160000?
2 models: Dodge Ram 1500 (2010-2012), Ram 1500 (2009), about 218,617 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V160000?
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
What can happen?
If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.