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1994 CHRYSLER LEBARON — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

fire · 58843 · 1996-10-22

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
LEBARON
Year
1994
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

PCV VALVE STOPPED, THEN VENT TUBE WAS BLOWEN IN ON HOUSING. THIS RESULTED IN MOTOR OIL COMING THROUGH VENT CONTACTING EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STARTING A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
803859
Machine
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