DODGE RAM 1999: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V190000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-08-09 | 1999-07-16 | 1999-07-19 |
Production Dates: 1999-02-02 - 1999-06-21
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 838
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8378
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE UNDERBODY HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE HEAT SHIELD IS TOO SHORT, ALLOWING THE PLASTIC CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL TO BE DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. IT IS POSSIBLE TO EXCEED THE MELTING TEMPERATURE OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL.
IF THE LINE MELTS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK ONTO THE VEHICLE EXHAUST AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROPER LENGTH HEAT SHIELD.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 9, 1999.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'.
