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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 12:49 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V190000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / RAM     1999 Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: JUL 16, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V190000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 8378 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE UNDERBODY HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE HEAT SHIELD IS TOO SHORT, ALLOWING THE PLASTIC CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL TO BE DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. IT IS POSSIBLE TO EXCEED THE MELTING TEMPERATURE OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. Consequence: IF THE LINE MELTS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK ONTO THE VEHICLE EXHAUST AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROPER LENGTH HEAT SHIELD. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 9, 1999. 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.