NHTSA Recall 96V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V006000; Date: Jan. 11, 1996
Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Chrysler Cirrus; 1996 Chrysler Cirrus; 1996 Dodge Caravan; 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1995 Dodge Stratus; 1996 Dodge Stratus; 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1996 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 40,000
Recall Summary:
In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.
Recall Notes:
System: engine. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 4l engines. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1493. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 22, 1996
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