BISON COACH STRATUS 1996: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Make : BISON COACH | Model : STRATUS | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 1994-12-01 - 1995-09-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V006000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1996-04-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-01-11 | Date Added to Database: 1996-01-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler Group LLC | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 40000 | ||
Summary:
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 | V Report | |
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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. |