CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A part of the fuel tank, the fuel tank control valve, may be broken on certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. If the truck becomes inverted, such as in a rollover, the valve could let fuel leak out. Leaking fuel near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire, and the vehicles do not meet federal fuel system integrity requirements (FMVSS 301).
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks at no cost. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number T45.
To check whether your truck is affected, look up your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA or Chrysler websites, and contact an authorized dealer if your truck is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 1500 | 2017 |
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