Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
89V237000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1988 to 09/01/1989V (Vehicle)63400002/21/1990MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/27/198901/04/1990
Defect SummaryThe engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Consequence SummaryThe leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Corrective SummaryReplace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
NotesSystem: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07039705/09/199707-05-936088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm01/07/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
07039705/09/199752963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc11/13/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
09/08/19898
 Radiator failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10/10/2007111000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1989 dodge dynasty. the contact stated he noticed oil leaking form the vehicle while the engine was shut off. the dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the valve cover gasket was replaced. the repair did not correct the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. updated 05/19/2010. *lj
12/22/199912/01/1999
 I thought chrysler was to repair their cost? note: repair work indicated, for failed valve cover gasket .nhtsa recall id number # 89v237000. i understand replacement part is a revised (valve)cover w/rtv sealant application.(should this not be done a.s.a.p. for risk of fire? and, is this not to be completed at licensed chrysler dealer-mechanic shop, and supplied by and paid in full, by chrysler? 'they' claim: no. please advice accordingly-per e mail and,or writing u.s. mail. thank you! ly'; per recall. *ak
 Consumer was never notified of recall 89v237 of the valve cover gasket. nlm
 The engine head gaskets have gone bad, causing a leak in the compartment and outside on the engine. dealer has not been contacted.
03/27/199904/01/1996
 Have been told that there was a recall issued on engine head gaskets, but did not find it on your site. recall 89v27. *ak
07/12/1998
 When driving the vehicle, the consumer smelled oil burning and there was an oil leakage. vehicle sounded like it was trying to cut off. *ak
106/16/1993
 Engine valve cover gasket failed, causing oil to leak.
01/01/1990
 The head gasket valve cover dislocated, causing an oil leak which could result in a fire. *ak
08/12/199607/01/1996
 Engine valve cover has dislocated, causing the engine oil to leak at the gasket. recall # 05150021. dealer has no information on this recall. this is the same identical problem stated in the recall descripition. *ak
09/08/19898
 Engine valve cover/gaskets failed, causing oil leak.
06/13/19943
 Rocker arm gasket repaired due to crack. *sd
06/13/19943
 Camshaft seal replaced. *sd
06/15/1995
 Engine valve cover gasket leaks oil out of oil sensor; causes rapid loss of oil. tt
11/01/19941
 Engine valve cover gasket leaked prior to recall (89v-237).
01/01/19921
 Engine valve cover gasket failed, causing engine oil leak prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to lack of recall information (89v-237). *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09/03/2001203/01/2001
 Loud clunking noise when shifting auto transmission into drive or reverse from park. serviced transmission fluid and oilchange @150,590m, at which time attendant @ svc. station informed me that two motor mounts were broken/missing, and that immediate service of components was necessary. drove vehicle home(5 miles) and parked. vehicle responded marginally to transmission fluid change, but stalled upon slowing to stop or turn. engine appears to be free-floating in compartment, and resulting misalignment causes frequent stalling.*ak
06/08/20001
 Vehicle experienced engine fire while driving (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs