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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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.