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March 8, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V160000

Front Fuel Tank Strap Bracket may Corrode

If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 218,617

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame “T-Slot” bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is U04.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Rev 2 June 2018

Dealer Service Instructions for:

Safety Recall U04 / NHTSA 18V-160 Frame Bracket

NOTE: Revised claim procedures to include drill bit part allowance. Revised Parts Information section.

NOTE: Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Service Bulletin (TSB) # 14-002-18 is no longer applicable for the involved vehicles.

NOTE: This safety recall is regional campaign; please reference the dealer policy manual regarding handling of customers within a regional recall. Also, see Regional Information section below.

Remedy Available

NOTE: This campaign applies only to the above vehicles built from May 28, 2008 through January 31, 2012 (MDH 052807 through 013101).

IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

Subject

The front fuel tank strap on about 218,000 of the above vehicles may detach due to the frame bracket corroding. Detachment of the front fuel tank strap could potentially allow the front of the fuel tank to make contact with the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Repair

A fuel tank strap reinforcement bracket must be installed on all involved vehicles. If the old fuel tank strap was disconnected from the original frame bracket, replace the front and rear fuel tanks straps with NEW fuel tank straps and locking nuts.

Alternate Transportation

Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if inspection determines that repair is required and the vehicle must be held overnight.

Regional Information

Some vehicles, not originally sold or currently registered in the selected region, may experience the same condition that is the subject of the limited service or recall campaign (e.g., vehicles located in “border states”, vehicles regularly driven in states included in the recall, etc.). If a vehicle exhibits such a condition, refer to the subject Recall, CSN or Warranty Extension and verify the vehicle meets all of the following 3 criteria:

The vehicle built date falls within the built date range identified on the service or recall campaign notice; and
The vehicle is identical (year, model, make, sales codes, etc.) to the vehicles identified on the service or recall campaign notice; and
The vehicle exhibits the same condition(s) that is identified on the service or recall campaign notice.

For vehicles that meet all the above 3 criteria, the Dealer must perform the service or recall campaign work at “No Cost” to the customer. All decisions authorized by Dealership Management must be properly documented on the repair order including Service Management initials, date and reason for the repair.”

Regional Information (Continued)

Only vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states have been notified of this recall.

Connecticut	Massachusetts	Ohio
Delaware	Michigan	Pennsylvania
Illinois	Minnesota	Rhode Island
Indiana	Missouri	Vermont
Iowa	New Hampshire	Washington, DC
Maine	New Jersey	West Virginia
Maryland	New York	Wisconsin

Parts Information

Safety Recall U04 / NHTSA 18V-160 Frame Bracket - 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | small light

*Note: Each can of primer and spray paint will service approximately 25 vehicles.

Special Tools

The following special tools are required to perform this repair:

NPN	wiTECH micro pod II
NPN	Laptop Computer
NPN	wiTECH Software
320-FC-P30-A	John Dow Gas Caddy or Equivalant
8978	Fuel Decay Tool Kit
8978-2	5/16” fuel tube disconnect
8531-1	3/8” fuel tube disconnect
WTT106001A	Tool, Rivnut Installation

4 Affected Products

Vehicle

23 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 03/16/2018 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – U04

RCMN-18V160-1292.pdf 222.066KB

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2009 – 2012	(DS)	RAM 1500 Pickup
2009 – 2012	(DX)	Dodge Reg Cab Chassis (Mexico)

Description	Part Number
Kit, Fuel Tank Strap Mounting Bracket	68418923AB
Each package contains the following components:
Description	Quantity
Fuel Tank Strap Mounting Bracket	1
Rivnuts	4
Fasteners, Mounting Bracket	4
Kit, Fuel Tank Straps (Only if Needed)	CCVJU041AA
Description	Quantity
Strap, Fuel Tank Front	1
Strap, Fuel Tank Rear	1
Description	Part Number
*Spray Primer or Equivalent	04443633
*Spray Paint, Black	04443609
Nut, Hex Flange Lock, M10x1.50 (Qty of 2)	06104717AA