If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252009-ram-1500-2012-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date August 3, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V160000
“RAM 1500 (2012) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 3, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252009-ram-1500-2012-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 18V160000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V160000).
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
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Subject: Recall 18V160000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 1500 (2012) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a RAM 1500 (2012) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 18V160000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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