NHTSA recall 99V-044 (99V044000)

fuel system, other recall reported March 11, 1999 - about 45 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V044000
Also written as: 99V-044
Manufacturer number: 822
Reported: March 11, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~45
Component: fuel system, other

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL RAILS MAY SHRINK AND LEAK FUEL IF EXPOSED TO HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURES.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-044 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1999

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