Recall
Dodge Ram — 99V190000
NHTSA ID
99V190000
Make
Dodge
Model
Ram
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-07-16
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
8,378
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
838
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE UNDERBODY HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE HEAT SHIELD IS TOO SHORT, ALLOWING THE PLASTIC CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL TO BE DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. IT IS POSSIBLE TO EXCEED THE MELTING TEMPERATURE OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL.
Consequence
IF THE LINE MELTS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK ONTO THE VEHICLE EXHAUST AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROPER LENGTH HEAT SHIELD.