This could cause smoke emission from the manifold, whichcould ignite rubber hoses and result in a fire.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission

Date Announced
SEP 20, 1990
Vehicles Affected
17,048
NHTSA Campaign #
90V167000
Summary
Putting in more transmission oil than specified can cause oil to bleed through air groove on to the exhaust manifold if oil temperature rises.
Actions
Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.
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