DODGE RAM 2500 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V247000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-06-18 | 2007-06-13 | 2007-06-17 |
Production Dates: 2006-04-25 - 2007-04-23
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: G16
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5062
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 34 GALLON FUEL TANKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DAMAGED DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS OVER.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL TANK SHIELD ONTO THE FRONT FRAME CROSS MEMBER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALLNO. G16.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
