NHTSA recall 99V-190 (99V190000)

power train recall reported July 16, 1999 - about 8,378 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V190000
Also written as: 99V-190
Manufacturer number: 838
Reported: July 16, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~8,378
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE UNDERBODY HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE HEAT SHIELD IS TOO SHORT, ALLOWING THE PLASTIC CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL TO BE DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. IT IS POSSIBLE TO EXCEED THE MELTING TEMPERATURE OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE LINE MELTS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK ONTO THE VEHICLE EXHAUST AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROPER LENGTH HEAT SHIELD.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-190 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1999

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