NHTSA recall 96V-006 (96V006000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported January 11, 1996 - about 40,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V006000
Also written as: 96V-006
Reported: January 11, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~40,000
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-006 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Chrysler Cirrus - 1995, 1996

Dodge Caravan - 1996

Dodge Grand Caravan - 1996

Dodge Stratus - 1995, 1996

Plymouth Grand Voyager - 1996

Plymouth Voyager - 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.