# 1996 PLYMOUTH NEON — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `114029` · 1998-07-23 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PLYMOUTH
- **Model:** NEON
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, OIL LEAK CAUSED SMALL EXPLOSION THAT BLEW OFF SPARK PLUGS.
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