Storage: tank assemblyRecall 99V-034 · 1999 Dodge RAM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 99V-034 covers 45 1999 Dodge RAM for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected451 model

ReportedFeb 24, 1999Owners notified Mar 22, 1999

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V034000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS. INCORRECT FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE INSTALLED ON THE SMALL FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE.

The risk

THE FUEL TANK COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOUNTING STRAPS FOR THE SMALL FUEL TANK.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM1999

Built from September 15, 1998 to February 15, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.