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Network/ Canada/ Dodge/ 1997096

Dodge · Canada · Crit

Dodge RAM, RAM Wagon +1 more: Powertrain

Affects Dodge RAM, RAM Wagon, RAM Van · 1994–1997 — about 51K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the transmission fluid temperature could exceed the melting point of the connector which retains the fluid line to the transmission. Should this occur, the fluid line may become disconnected from the transmission and fluid may spray onto the exhaust manifold, possibly resulting in a fire. Correction: The connector fittings on the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line will be replaced with connectors incorporating a stainless steel retainer.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational