Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission may leak fluid from the fill tube, which could cause a potential fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission fluid comes into contact with the hot exhaust system, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will fix the issue for free by shortening the vent hose and ensuring there's enough clearance.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXPEL FLUID FROM THE FILL TUBE DURING NORMAL TEMPERATURE OPERATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE VENT HOSE AND ASSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
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