The 1999 Dodge Ram has 4 recalls, all centered on fire risk: two affect CNG-equipped vans and two affect gas-engine pickup trucks with manual transmissions.
On the van side, a fuel hose connecting the left and right fuel rails can shrink from engine heat and leak compressed natural gas near ignition sources. A separate issue on CNG vans involves incorrect fuel tank straps on the small tank that can allow the tank to shift or come loose, raising the risk of fire or explosion. On the pickup side, the heat shield protecting the hydraulic clutch line from exhaust heat is too short, leaving the plastic line exposed to temperatures that can melt it. If the line melts and hydraulic fluid drips onto the exhaust, an underbody fire can follow.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic clutch fluid line may rupture from heat because the underbody heat shield is too short. Leaking fluid on the exhaust could start a fire.
What the fix does
The heat shield will be replaced with the correct length to protect the clutch line from exhaust heat.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The heat shield protecting the clutch line from engine exhaust is too short, potentially exposing the plastic clutch line to temperatures that could melt it.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a heat shield of the correct length to properly protect the clutch line.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel hose connecting the left and right fuel rails may shrink and leak when exposed to high engine temperatures in CNG-equipped vans and wagons.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly to prevent fuel leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The compressed natural gas fuel tank uses incorrect mounting straps that may not hold the tank securely to the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the mounting straps on the small fuel tank.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
