What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1999146
- Recall date
- 30 July 1999
- Make
- Dodge
- Models
- Ram
- Model years
- 1999
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 471
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain pickup trucks, the plastic hydraulic clutch line could rupture from overheating from exhaust temperatures because an underbody heat shield may be the improper length. This could cause hydraulic fluid to leak onto the exhaust and cause an underbody fire. Correction: Proper length heat shield will be installed on affected vehicles.
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 1999146.