NHTSA recall 97V084000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Dodge RAM
Reported May 5, 1997960,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 1994 – Feb 1, 1997
The defect
Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.
The risk
When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.