Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V040000

Power train: clutch assembly

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-03-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V040000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component: Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 4,500
Reported to NHTSA: 1987-03-26
Owners notified: 1987-03-23

Defect description

PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT DAMAGE DUE TO PROLONGED COLD, HIGH SPEED IDLE OPERATION.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A MINOR FIRE FROM FLUID CONTACTING THE HOT EXHAUST.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELDS BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND AFFECTED CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH COMPONENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6 CYLINDER ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

Model	Years on record
Dodge D100	1987
Dodge D150	1987
Dodge D250	1987
Dodge W100	1987
Dodge W150	1987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.