NHTSA Recall 97V199000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 497,000 vehicles. It affects 1994–1996 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V199000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | November 13, 1997 |
| Owner notification | April 6, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.
Notes
Owner notification began april 6, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 97V199000
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.