NHTSA Campaign #89V237000

1989–1990 Dodge Dakota Recall

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine

Issued · Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Affected model years
1989, 1990
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles affected
634,000
Report received

Summary

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Consequence

THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Notes

SYSTEM: ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.

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