NHTSA recall 07V247000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Dodge RAM 2500
Reported Jun 13, 20075,062 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number G16Built Apr 25, 2006 – Apr 23, 2007
The defect
Certain pickup trucks equipped with 34 gallon fuel tanks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank may become damaged during certain crash conditions, which could allow fuel leakage to occur if the vehicle rolls over.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a fuel tank shield onto the front frame cross member. The recall began on june 12, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.