Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 99V-044 · 1999 Dodge RAM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 99V-044 covers 45 1999 Dodge RAM for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected451 model

ReportedMar 11, 1999Owners notified Mar 22, 1999

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL RAILS MAY SHRINK AND LEAK FUEL IF EXPOSED TO HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURES.

The risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY.

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.