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Report Date :
February 10, 2010 at
12:00 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
98V207000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
DODGE / RAM
1998
Manufacturer:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date:
SEP 03, 1998
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
98V207000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected:
25014
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.9L - 24 VALVE DIESEL ENGINE. THE LOW PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE FILTER AND THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOW PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 14, 1998. 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).
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