Recall
Dodge Stratus — 96V006000
NHTSA ID
96V006000
Make
Dodge
Model
Stratus
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1996-01-11
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Units Affected
40,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.