What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1999132
- Recall date
- 28 June 1999
- Make
- Dodge
- Models
- Ram
- Model years
- 1994 to 1999
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 687
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain 4 x 4 pickups equipped with an 8.0 litre V10 engine, Under certain heavy duty applications, such as driving up a steep grade in four wheel drive with a full load, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line may generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this operating condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line may rupture and fluid may ignite on the hot exhaust potentially causing a vehicle fire. Correction: The hydraulic clutch line will be altered to prevent line melting due to exhaust system heat transfer.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1999132.