NHTSA recall 93V-016 (93V016000)
power train recall reported February 1, 1993 - about 1,702,880 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 93V016000
- Also written as
- 93V-016
- Manufacturer number
- 93-C-07
- Reported
- February 1, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,702,880
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Why it is dangerous
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-016 when calling a dealer.
Affected 14 models
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