RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 822
Date: 990301
Recall - Fuel Rail and Cylinder Straps
March 1999
Safety Recall No. 822
CNG Fuel Rail and Fuel Cylinder Straps
Models
1999 (AB) Dodge Ram Vans and Wagons
NOTE:
This recall applies only to vehicles equipped with a 5.2L Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engine ("T" in the 8th VIN Position) built through
February 5, 1999 (MDH 0205XX).
Reference: February 17, 1999 electronic mail (DMAIL) message.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in
for service as determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The fuel rail crossover hose on 45 of the above vehicles may shrink and leak natural gas if exposed to high operating temperatures. In addition, incorrect
mounting straps may have been installed on the driver's side inboard CNG fuel cylinder. This may allow excessive fuel cylinder movement and result in
natural gas leakage. Natural gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source can be explosive and/or result in a fire.
Repair
The fuel rail assembly and both driver's side inboard fuel cylinder straps must be replaced on all involved vehicles.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
CAA08220
CNG Fuel Rail and Fuel Cylinder Strap Package
Each package contains:
Quantity
Description
1
Fuel Rail Assembly
1
Throttle Body Gasket
1
Fuel Line Copper Washer (Gasket)
2
CNG Fuel Cylinder Mounting Straps
Each dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough part packages to service
100% of those vehicles.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the following labor operation number and time allowance:
Labor Operation
Time
Number
Allowance
Replace fuel rail and fuel cylinder straps
14822182
1.7 hours
Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
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