Chrysler RAM Truck Recall R/1998/042: Defective Roll Over Valve May Result In Fuel Odour And Leaks, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jul 1998
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/042
- DVSA reference
Chrysler recalled RAM Truck vehicles built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1995. Liquid fuel may pass through the fuel tank rollover valve (mounted in the fuel pump module) and fill the evaporative canister. The dealer will replace to correct this condition the fuel pump module mounted rollover valve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Liquid fuel may pass through the fuel tank rollover valve (mounted in the fuel pump module) and fill the evaporative canister. This may result in driveability problems fuel odour and leakage from the canister.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DEFECTIVE ROLL OVER VALVE MAY RESULT IN FUEL ODOUR AND LEAKS Defect: On affected vehicles liquid fuel may pass through the fuel tank rollover valve (mounted in the fuel pump module) and fill the evaporative canister. This may result in driveability problems fuel odour and leakage from the canister. Remedy: To correct this condition the fuel pump module mounted rollover valve must be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in driveability problems fuel odour and leakage from the canister.
The Fix
The dealer will replace to correct this condition the fuel pump module mounted rollover valve.
Are You Affected?
RAM Truck built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1995 may be included. Chrysler estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/042. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/1997/059 on 21 Nov 1997, for inadvertant operation of air bag. The one launched after it was R/2000/012 on 2 May 2000, for parking brake may self: release. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/042, launched 27 July 1998. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.