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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE

Action number
PE97043
Opened
Oct 20, 1997
Closed
Feb 27, 1998
Outcome
Recall 99V115000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 99V115000.

Campaign 99V115000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Alleged clutch line may melt and leak hydraulic fluid in the vicinity of the exhaust manifold.leaked hydraulic fluid could ignite and cause a vehicle fire.

Vehicles under investigation

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.