Structure — Frame And Members — Underbody Shields

Date Announced

JUN 11, 1985

Vehicles Affected

8,671

NHTSA Campaign #

85V077000

Summary

Heat shields for the catalytic converter outlet pipes were omitted during production. Consequence of defect: After severe duty use, such as high speed pursuit, the outlet pipes become very hot and could ignite certain types of ground cover resulting in a vehicle fire.

Actions

Install catalytic converter outlet pipe shields.