Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline

NHTSA campaign 96V006000 · announced January 11, 1996 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 40,000 units affected

The problem

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

The risk

INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.