Vehicle recall 84V157000 · December 7, 1984
1984-1985 Dodge RAM 50
The engine oil pressure sending unit may develop an oil leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The engine oil pressure sending unit may develop an oil leak.
- Remedy
- Oil pressure sending unit will be replaced with a modified type free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 2.6 liter engines.system: engine and engine cooling; oil pressure sending unit.consequences of defect: the leak may lead to an engine compartment fire andpossible personal injury.note: immediate repair is necessary in the interests of passenger safety.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V157000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 1984
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,755
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge RAM 50 (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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