Storage: tank assemblyRecall 17V-434 · 2017 Ram 1500
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-434 covers 4 2017 Ram 1500 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V434000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The risk
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.