Make : DODGE | Model : RAM | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980915 - 19990215 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V034000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990322 | Date Received by ODI: 19990224 | Date Added to Database: 19990225 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 822 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 45 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS. INCORRECT FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE INSTALLED ON THE SMALL FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. |
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Consequence:
THE FUEL TANK COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOUNTING STRAPS FOR THE SMALL FUEL TANK. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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