Recall 97V084000: 1994–1997 Dodge RAM

Report received

May 5, 1997

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

960,000vehicles

Model years

1994–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.

Possible consequence

When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Dodge RAM469 complaints
• 1995 Dodge RAM611 complaints
• 1996 Dodge RAM625 complaints
• 1997 Dodge RAM398 complaints