EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Pickup truck Dodge RAM “RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, 2500 Pickup Truck, 3500 Pickup Truck.” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1288/15
Summary
null A leaky diesel fuel filter/pre-heater may lead to a fire in the engine compartment.
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HazardFire
Notified byGermany
Country of originMexico
Intended forConsumer
Product
Pickup truck — Dodge RAM
- Brand
- Dodge RAM
- Name / model
- RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, 2500 Pickup Truck, 3500 Pickup Truck. · Type: DC, DM, DJ, D2, DD, DP; individual EC type-approval.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Pickup truck
- Production dates: Vehicles manufactured between 2010 and 2013 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null A leaky diesel fuel filter/pre-heater may lead to a fire in the engine compartment.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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