NHTSA Complaint #823263 — 1989 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	823263
Vehicle	1989 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	May 13, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT VALVE GUIDE WHICH IS CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SMOKING, POSSIBLY POLLUTING THE AIR. *AK

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