Recall 97V-126: 1997 Dodge RAM
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for unknown or other, reported to NHTSA on Aug 18, 1997, covering about 6,400 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with diesel engines. The exhaust pipe contacts or is in close proximity to the outer dash panel silencer pad.
The risk
If the exhaust pipe generates sufficient heat, the pad material can smolder and ignite adjacent materials resulting in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will remove the dash silencer pad adjacent to the exhaust pipe and replace this pad with a thermal heat shield on the exhaust pipe.
Notes
Note:owner notification will begin by the end of september 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Unknown or Other |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V126000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge RAM | 1997 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-126?
Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with diesel engines. The exhaust pipe contacts or is in close proximity to the outer dash panel silencer pad.
How is recall 97V-126 fixed?
Dealers will remove the dash silencer pad adjacent to the exhaust pipe and replace this pad with a thermal heat shield on the exhaust pipe.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.