NHTSA recall 87V040000
Power train › Clutch assembly
Dodge D100 and 4 more
Reported Mar 26, 19874,500 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1986 – Feb 1, 1987
The defect
Plastic hydraulic clutch system components are subject to exhaust system heat damage due to prolonged cold, high speed idle operation.
The risk
Consequence of defect: hydraulic fluid leakage could occur creating the potential for a minor fire from fluid contacting the hot exhaust.
The remedy
Install protective heat shields between the exhaust system and affected clutch system components.