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Dodge 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V-160 · Reported March 8, 2018 · 218,617 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Dodge Ram and 1500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
218,617
REMEDY
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the tank assembly mounting. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-160.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2010–2012Dodge Ram
2009Ram 1500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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