1998 Dodge Ram recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on August 6, 1998. It covers about 8,144 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,144
- reported
- Aug 6, 1998
- owners notified
- Aug 17, 1998
- related complaints
- 24
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with either a 8.0l v-10 engine or a 5.9l v-8 heavy duty gasoline engine. An exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is too close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. The chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.
Recall number 98V182000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 98V182000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Ram hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 98V182000, reported on August 6, 1998, covers about 8,144 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V182000?
Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. The chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.
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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