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2012 RAM 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly M Recall


NHTSA Recall #	140143
NHTSA Compaign #	18V160000
MFG Compaign #	U04
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Supplier	RAM
Brand	RAM
Model	1500
Model Year	2012
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M
Date of notification	02/05/18
Begin date of manufacuring	28/05/08
End date of manufacturing	31/01/12
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	08/03/18
Report created	12/03/18
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	218617
Defect 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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	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.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 RAM 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly M Recall

2012 RAM 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly M Recall

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