The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22E069000·Announced 2022-08-17

S&B Diesel Fuel Tank Recall for Insufficient Driveline Clearance

S&B Filters is recalling certain diesel fuel tanks for RAM Mega Cab vehicles due to insufficient clearance that may cause fuel leaks and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank clearance) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

S&B Filters, Inc. is recalling certain Diesel Fuel Tanks with part number 10-1021. The recall affects specific RAM Mega Cab vehicles equipped with a larger diameter driveline. On these vehicles, the diesel fuel tank may have insufficient clearance and contact the driveline due to inadequate vapor space.

The inadequate vapor space can cause the fuel tank to swell and leak fuel if it contacts the driveline. This condition increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will make a venting modification to the fuel tanks free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners may contact S&B customer service at 1-909-947-0015 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
S&B Filters, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
910

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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