2009-2012 Dodge RAM 1500 and Ram 1500 recall: mounting
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on March 8, 2018. It covers about 218,617 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 218,617
- reported
- Mar 8, 2018
- owners notified
- May 2, 2018
- related complaints
- 309
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 18V160000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 309 complaints about fuel system problems.
2010 Dodge RAM 15002011 Dodge RAM 15002012 Dodge RAM 15002009 Ram 1500
Questions about recall 18V160000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2012 Dodge RAM 1500 and Ram 1500 mounting?
Yes. Recall 18V160000, reported on March 8, 2018, covers about 218,617 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V160000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Dodge RAM 1500?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history