RAM 1500 (2017): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 17V434000 · Jul 7, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
4
vehicles affected
4
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V434000
- Date
- Jul 7, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 4
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become inverted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
What can happen
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of 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 replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T45.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V434000?
1 model: Ram 1500 (2017), about 4 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V434000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T45.
What can happen?
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of 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.