An oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.

Equipment — Appliance — Air Conditioner

Date Announced
AUG 31, 1994
Vehicles Affected
56,269
NHTSA Campaign #
94V158000
Summary
If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
Actions
Dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the affected hose from the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly.
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