Power Train:clutch Assembly
NHTSA recall 87V040000 · announced March 26, 1987 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 4,500 units affected
The problem
PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT DAMAGE DUE TO PROLONGED COLD, HIGH SPEED IDLE OPERATION.
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A MINOR FIRE FROM FLUID CONTACTING THE HOT EXHAUST.
What to 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.