DODGE D250 1987: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V040000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | D250 | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-03-23 | 1987-03-26 | 1987-03-30 |
Production Dates: 1986-07-01 - 1987-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT DAMAGE DUE TO PROLONGED COLD, HIGH SPEED IDLE OPERATION.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A MINOR FIRE FROM FLUID CONTACTING THE HOT EXHAUST.
INSTALL PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELDS BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND AFFECTED CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
SYSTEM: PLASTIC HYDRAULIC CLUTCH COMPONENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6 CYLINDER ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
