NHTSA Campaign 87V040000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Mar 26, 1987 · 4,500 vehicles affected
What's wrong
PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT DAMAGE DUE TO PROLONGED COLD, HIGH SPEED IDLE OPERATION.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A MINOR FIRE FROM FLUID CONTACTING THE HOT EXHAUST.
Remedy
INSTALL PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELDS BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND AFFECTED CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | D100 | 1987 | 4,500 |
| DODGE | D150 | 1987 | 4,500 |
| DODGE | D250 | 1987 | 4,500 |
| DODGE | W100 | 1987 | 4,500 |
| DODGE | W150 | 1987 | 4,500 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 87V040000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.