NHTSA Recall 87V040000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Power Train. Reported 1987-03-26. An estimated 4,500 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT DAMAGE DUE TO PROLONGED COLD, HIGH SPEED IDLE OPERATION.
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A MINOR FIRE FROM FLUID CONTACTING THE HOT EXHAUST.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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