1996 DODGE STRATUS RECALL - #96V006000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : GASOLINE
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 DODGE STRATUS |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1994 - 9/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
1/22/1996 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/22/1996 |
| # Affected |
40,000 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
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| Description |
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. |
| Consequences |
INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1996 DODGE STRATUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1996 DODGE STRATUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1996 DODGE STRATUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1996 DODGE STRATUS Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 DODGE STRATUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
1996 DODGE STRATUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
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