Make : DODGE | Model : CARAVAN | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19941201 - 19950901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V006000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960422 | Date Received by ODI: 19960111 | Date Added to Database: 19960122 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. |
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Consequence:
INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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