Vehicle recall 89V237000 · December 27, 1989
Plymouth Acclaim, Dodge Caravan and 14 more models
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- Consequence
- The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Remedy
- Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
- Notes
- System: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V237000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 27, 1989
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- February 21, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 634,000
- 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.
- Chrysler LeBaron (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Chrysler Lebaron GTS (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Dodge ARIES (1989): 1989
- Dodge Caravan (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Dodge Dakota (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Dodge Daytona (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Dodge Dynasty (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Dodge LANCER (1989): 1989
- Dodge OMNI (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Dodge Shadow (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Dodge Spirit (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Plymouth Acclaim (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Plymouth HORIZON (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Plymouth Reliant (1989): 1989
- Plymouth Sundance (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Plymouth Voyager (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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