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Midas Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled June 11, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93E021000 · Midas
Hazard
IF AN OIL LEAK OCCURS, OIL CAN CONTACT THE HEAT SHIELDAND EXHAUST PIPE. MOTOR OIL CONTACTING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE EXHAUST PIPES WITH NON-DEFECTIVE PIPES.
Units
1,102 units
Description
THE FLANGE OF THE EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD, LOCATED AT THE OUTLET END OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAN CONTACT THE VEHICLE OIL PAN. THE FLANGE CAN WEAR THROUGH THE OIL PAN CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
What to do
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE EXHAUST PIPES WITH NON-DEFECTIVE PIPES.
Product
Midas EXHAUST PIPE
Manufacturer(s)
MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →