GMC 1500 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : GMC | Model : 1500 | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2017-05-05 - 2017-05-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V434000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-08-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-07 | Date Added to Database: 2017-07-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: T45 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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