Dodge Recall 99V-044: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected: 1999 Dodge Ram. Filed with NHTSA on March 11, 1999, covering about 45 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (cng). The fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails May shrink and leak fuel if exposed to high engine operating temperatures.

The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign99V-044 (99V044000)
Manufacturer number822
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentFuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Report dateMarch 11, 1999
Owners notifiedMarch 22, 1999
Vehicles affected45
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 99V-044 repair free?

Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 45 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.