Model year record

1989 Dodge Lancer

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V237000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 634,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1989-12-27
Owners notified: 1990-02-21

Defect description

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Safety risk

THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	—

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.