The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was alerted by another driver that the fuel tank had detached and was on the ground. Additionally, there was a fuel odor detected. The low fuel warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front fuel tank strap and fuel tank was the ground, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank bracket and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Shelton, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated the gasoline leaked from the fuel tank while refueling. The contact inspected the vehicle however, was unable to find the location of the fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Neuwirth motors (219 college rd, wilmington, nc 28403) was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

- Rocky Point, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that a bracket was rusted around the fuel tank. The fuel tank was basically an inch off the ground while driving home on a 500 mile road trip. The contact noticed this because the bracket dragged on the ground and caused sparks. The vehicle was towed on a flatbed to lester glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (1199 NJ-37 w, toms river, NJ 08755, (732) 481-2586) where it was diagnosed that the front and rear straps needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,600. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not covered under a recall because the vehicle was made overseas and shipped to Canada. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Collingswood, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V160000 (fuel system). The vehicle was taken to efird Chrysler Dodge Jeep (1711 w lucas St, florence, SC 29501) where they stated that the parts were unavailable and had to be ordered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where they informed the contact that they repaired the recall. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that nothing had been done to the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was a miscommunication and that the repair had not been completed and the parts still needed to be ordered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Florence, NC, USA

This vehicle with a 36 gallon gas tank makes a thump noise a few seconds after the vehicle stops when the tank is between approximately 1/4 and 3/4 full. When filled the noise stops or when gas is below 1/4. the dealer changed a part in the lower steering column as that was their diagnosis and said a part was found worn but the noise still exists and is commonly found on the internet Ram forums for these vehicles with this size gas tank.

- Yonkers, NY, USA