NHTSA Recall 87V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V040000; Date: Mar. 26, 1987
Consequence of defect: hydraulic fluid leakage could occur creating the potential for a minor fire from fluid contacting the hot exhaust.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Dodge D100; 1987 Dodge D150; 1987 Dodge D250; 1987 Dodge W100; 1987 Dodge W150
Component: Power Train:clutch Assembly
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 4,500
Recall Summary:
Plastic hydraulic clutch system components are subject to exhaust system heat damage due to prolonged cold, high speed idle operation.
How to Fix:
Install protective heat shields between the exhaust system and affected clutch system components.
Recall Notes:
System: plastic hydraulic clutch components. Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6 cylinder engine and manual transmission.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 1987
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