The 1999 Dodge Ram has 4 recalls, all carrying fire risk: two affect CNG-equipped vans, and two affect gasoline pickup trucks with manual transmissions.
On CNG vans, a fuel hose connecting the left and right fuel rails can shrink from engine heat and leak compressed natural gas near ignition sources, creating a fire hazard. A separate concern on those same vans involves an incorrectly sized strap holding the smaller CNG fuel tank to the vehicle. If the tank is not securely anchored, it can shift or move, raising the risk of fire or explosion. On manual transmission pickups, a heat shield protecting the underbody hydraulic clutch line is too short, leaving a section of plastic line directly exposed to exhaust heat. That line can melt, allowing hydraulic fluid to drip onto the exhaust system and ignite an underbody fire.
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.
