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1994-1996 Dodge Ram recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on November 13, 1997. It covers about 497,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
497,000
reported
Nov 13, 1997
owners notified
Apr 6, 1998
related complaints
115

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.
Risk
Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.

Recall number 97V199000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 115 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 97V199000

Is there a recall on the 1994-1996 Dodge Ram hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 97V199000, reported on November 13, 1997, covers about 497,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V199000?

Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.

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.

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