NHTSA recall 98V-207 (98V207000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported September 8, 1998 - about 25,014 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V207000
Also written as: 98V-207
Reported: September 8, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~25,014
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.9L - 24 VALVE DIESEL ENGINE. THE LOW PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE FILTER AND THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP CAN FRACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOW PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-207 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1998

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