CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
- 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
Road salt and water can corrode the front fuel tank strap frame bracket on these trucks. Over time the bracket may fail, allowing the fuel tank to drop toward the ground. In a crash, the tank may also not stay secured. Either situation can cause a fuel leak, and a leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The recall covers these trucks currently or previously registered in listed Northeastern and Midwestern states and the District of Columbia. Chrysler will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a bracket reinforcement to the frame at no cost to you. The recall began May 2, 2018. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number U04), and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls at your dealer or through the NHTSA recall lookup tool.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge RAM 1500 | 201020112012 |
|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2009 |