Recall 98V182000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 98V182000. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 8,144 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EITHER A 8.0L V-10 ENGINE OR A 5.9L V-8 HEAVY DUTY GASOLINE ENGINE. AN EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD ATTACHING SCREW IS TOO CLOSE TO THE UNDERBODY FUEL LINE. THE LINE CAN RUB AGAINST THE SCREW, POSSIBLY CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD ATTACHING SCREW AND REPLACE IT WITH RUBBER ADHESIVE. THE CHASSIS FUEL LINE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SIGNS OF WEAR AND ANY TUBES INDICATING WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1998 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching DODGE from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V846000 | Dec 9, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 5,974 |
| 25V674000 | Oct 9, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 298,439 |
| 25V574000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 75 |
| 25V552000 | Aug 26, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 219,577 |
| 25V389000 | Jun 12, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 8,390 |
| 25V246000 | May 13, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 48,527 |
| 24V838000 | Nov 7, 2024 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 206,502 |
| 24V752000 | Oct 9, 2024 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 21,069 |
| 24V573000 | Aug 1, 2024 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 2,852 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (DODGE) in the last 3 years
4 Investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ25002 | Jun 30, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | CLOSED | 2013 DODGE DART | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures |
| EA24003 | Aug 1, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2009 DODGE JOURNEY | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | Vehicle entrapment |
| PE24006 | Feb 27, 2024 | Sep 26, 2025 | CLOSED | 2017 DODGE JOURNEY | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Back up camera failure |
| PE23008 | May 1, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 | CLOSED | 2009 DODGE JOURNEY | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Vehicle entrapment |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 98V182000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323764 | Nov 13, 2001 | 2001 DODGE RAM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | I HAVE A 2001 DODGE SPORT PICKUP 4X4 THAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE POINT OF ORIGIN WAS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHICH CA… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.