Auto Recall Date:
MAR 26, 1987
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4500
Model Affected
1987 DODGE D250
1987 Dodge D250 Defect Summary:
PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT DAMAGE DUE TO PROLONGED COLD, HIGH SPEED IDLE OPERATION.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4500
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION