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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V434
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 4
Possible Broken Fuel Tank Valve/FMVSS 301
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks.
The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become inverted.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin August 21, 2017.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler‘s number for this recall is T45.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.—-escape_sem_autolink_uri:19d8d157d3a3953e97e736396ad47361—-.