The problem
On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps may not have been tightened correctly. After normal production process, the vehicles are disassembed for shipment to the us and the bolts may not have been correctly tightened when re-assembled.
The risk
The fuel tank can loosen and leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the screw bolts of the tank fastening straps and the bolts will be tightened with the correct torque. The recall began on october 8, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler international at 843-695-5041.
Contacts
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, Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V325000.
- 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.