Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V006000 Reported January 11, 1996

Chrysler/engine

Q: What is recall 96V006000?

NHTSA recall 96V006000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 11, 1996. It addresses: Chrysler/engine. The recall affects approximately 40,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 40,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V006000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

40,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 11, 1996

Defect Summary

In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 96V006000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V006000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V006000?

NHTSA recall 96V006000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 11, 1996. It addresses: Chrysler/engine. The recall affects approximately 40,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V006000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.