NHTSA Campaign 96V006000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jan 11, 1996 · 40,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.
Consequence
INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | CIRRUS | 1995 | 40,000 |
| CHRYSLER | CIRRUS | 1996 | 40,000 |
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 1996 | 40,000 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 1996 | 40,000 |
| DODGE | STRATUS | 1995 | 40,000 |
| DODGE | STRATUS | 1996 | 40,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | GRAND VOYAGER | 1996 | 40,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | VOYAGER | 1996 | 40,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V006000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.