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Recall campaign96V006000

Recall 96V006000: 1995–1996 Dodge Stratus and 5 other models

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Report received
Jan 11, 1996
Manufacturer
Chrysler corporation
Potentially affected
40,000vehicles
Model years
1995–1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.