The problem
Certain pickup trucks equipped with 34 gallon fuel tanks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity." The fuel tank may become damaged during certain crash conditions, which could allow fuel leakage to occur if the vehicle rolls over.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a fuel tank shield onto the front frame cross member. The recall began on june 12, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Contacts
Daimlerchrysler recall no. G16. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V247000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.