NHTSA recall 00V-236 (00V236000)
power train recall reported August 23, 2000 - about 12,603 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 00V236000
- Also written as
- 00V-236
- Manufacturer number
- 00070
- Reported
- August 23, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,603
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL FOR LEAKAGE, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-236 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.