Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 89V-237 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 89V-237 covers 634,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V237000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
The risk
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
SYSTEM: ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1988 to September 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.