NHTSA Recall 07V247000: Storage (fuel system)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,062 vehicles. It affects 2007 Dodge RAM 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V247000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | G16 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | June 13, 2007 |
| Owner notification | June 18, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recallno. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V247000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM 2500 | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.