NHTSA recall 97V-084 (97V084000)

power train recall reported May 5, 1997 - about 960,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V084000
Also written as: 97V-084
Reported: May 5, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~960,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION.

Why it is dangerous

WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-084 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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