NHTSA recall 97V-126 (97V126000)

unknown or other recall reported August 18, 1997 - about 6,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V126000
Also written as: 97V-126
Reported: August 18, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~6,400
Component: unknown or other

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE EXHAUST PIPE CONTACTS OR IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE OUTER DASH PANEL SILENCER PAD.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE EXHAUST PIPE GENERATES SUFFICIENT HEAT, THE PAD MATERIAL CAN SMOLDER AND IGNITE ADJACENT MATERIALS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE DASH SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND REPLACE THIS PAD WITH A THERMAL HEAT SHIELD ON THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-126 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1997

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