Wiring: front underhoodRecall 96V-026 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 96V-026 covers 15,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..
The risk
SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING; HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE TOLUCA, MEXICO ASSEMBLY PLANT.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 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1995 to November 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.