Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #18V160000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V160000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting 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 Includes 218,617 affected units, Front Fuel Tank Strap Bracket may Corrode, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2009-2012 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.