DODGE SHADOW 1989: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V237000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | SHADOW | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-02-21 | 1989-12-27 | 1990-01-04 |
Production Dates: 1988-09-01 - 1989-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 634000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
