Vehicle recall 98V182000 · August 6, 1998

1998 Dodge Ram

Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with either a 8.0L V-10 engine or a 5.9L V-8 heavy duty gasoline engine.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with either a 8.0L V-10 engine or a 5.9L V-8 heavy duty gasoline engine. An exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is too close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. The chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.
Notes: Owner notification began August 17, 1998.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 1-800-992-1997.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98V182000
Reported to NHTSA: August 6, 1998
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: August 17, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,144
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 98V182000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Dodge Ram (1998): 1998

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