# 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `197510` · 2000-01-19 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
## Narrative
THE STEERING UNIT FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH GUARDRAIL, DUE TO DESIGN OF THE GAS TANK, WHICH HANGS 3 INCHES BELOW FRAME, DURING IMPACT WITH THE GUARDRAIL, THE FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND CAUGHT FIRE, BURNING VEHICLE AND INJURY/BURNS TO CONSUMERS. YH
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