Recall
Ram 1500 — 17V434000
NHTSA ID
17V434000
Make
Ram
Model
1500
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-07-07
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
4
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
T45
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become inverted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T45.