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NHTSA Recall 89V237000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 634,000 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the Chrysler Lebaron.

634,000
vehicles potentially affected
16
models affected
1990
owners notified (February 21)
NHTSA campaign89V237000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedDecember 27, 1989
Owner notificationFebruary 21, 1990
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 89V237000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler Lebaron1989, 1990
Chrysler Lebaron GTS1989, 1990
Dodge Aries1989
Dodge Caravan1989, 1990
Dodge Dakota1989, 1990
Dodge Daytona1989, 1990
Dodge Dynasty1989, 1990
Dodge Lancer1989
Dodge Omni1989, 1990
Dodge Shadow1989, 1990
Dodge Spirit1989, 1990
Plymouth Acclaim1989, 1990
Plymouth Horizon1989, 1990
Plymouth Reliant1989
Plymouth Sundance1989, 1990
Plymouth Voyager1989, 1990

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.