Make : DODGE | Model : RAM | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980915 - 19990215 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V044000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990322 | Date Received by ODI: 19990311 | Date Added to Database: 19990317 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 822 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 45 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL RAILS MAY SHRINK AND LEAK FUEL IF EXPOSED TO HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURES. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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