DODGE RAM 50 1985: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V157000

Make Model Year
DODGE RAM 50 1985
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1984-12-07 1985-01-07

Production Dates: 1983-10-01 - 1984-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6755

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT MAY DEVELOP AN OIL LEAK.

Remedy

OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED TYPE FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.6 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE LEAK MAY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE ANDPOSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: IMMEDIATE REPAIR IS NECESSARY IN THE INTERESTS OF PASSENGER SAFETY.