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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V160000

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2009 Ram 1500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Published March 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 8, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V160000, published March 12, 2018 and initiated March 8, 2018. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2009 Ram 1500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2012 DODGE RAM 1500 | 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 | 2009 RAM 1500 | 2010 DODGE RAM 1500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2009 Ram 1500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V160000 on March 12, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: RAM 1500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)