Engine Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 27, 1989. It covers about 634,000 vehicles across 29 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 89V237000
Reported: Dec 27, 1989
Vehicles: 634,000
Area: Engine & cooling

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.

Contacts

System: engine valve cover gasket.Vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V237000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1989 Chrysler Lebaron	50	3	F
1990 Chrysler Lebaron	73	3	F
1989 Chrysler Lebaron GTS	0	1	-
1990 Chrysler Lebaron GTS	0	1	-
1989 Dodge Aries	10	2	C
1989 Dodge Caravan	194	5	C
1990 Dodge Caravan	283	6	C
1989 Dodge Dakota	64	3	A
1990 Dodge Dakota	66	3	A
1989 Dodge Daytona	35	3	F
1990 Dodge Daytona	27	3	F
1989 Dodge Dynasty	0	1	A
1990 Dodge Dynasty	54	5	C
1989 Dodge Lancer	0	2	C
1989 Dodge Omni	0	2	C
1990 Dodge Omni	0	2	C
1989 Dodge Shadow	0	3	C
1990 Dodge Shadow	0	2	C
1989 Dodge Spirit	0	2	C
1990 Dodge Spirit	0	2	C
1989 Plymouth Acclaim	33	2	A
1990 Plymouth Acclaim	64	2	C
1989 Plymouth Horizon	3	2	C
1990 Plymouth Horizon	3	2	C
1989 Plymouth Reliant	7	2	D
1989 Plymouth Sundance	33	3	C
1990 Plymouth Sundance	37	2	D
1989 Plymouth Voyager	169	5	C
1990 Plymouth Voyager	234	6	C

Questions

Is the 89V237000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V237000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V237000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 27, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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