Recall
Dodge D150 — 87V040000
NHTSA ID
87V040000
Make
Dodge
Model
D150
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-03-26
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
4,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.