Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES
Action number
PE96070
Opened
Nov 26, 1996
Closed
May 15, 1997
Outcome
Recall 97V084000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 97V084000.
Campaign 97V084000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE AT COOLER TUBE DISCONNECTS IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRES.(this resume was revises on 12/3/96 to include the 1996 model year truck equipped with the subject equipment)
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.