NHTSA recall 97V126000
Unknown Or Other · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
August 18, 1997report date
6,400units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The exhaust pipe contacts or is in close proximity to the outer dash panel silencer pad.
Why it matters: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Dodge Ram.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V126000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.