# 1993 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `642116` · 2007-10-15 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** IMPERIAL
- **Year:** 1993
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- **Miles at failure:** 80,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. SHE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE ANTI - FREEZE FROM HER VEHICLE LEAKED OUT. A NEW RADIATOR WAS INSTALLED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC ADMITTED THAT THE OLD RADIATOR CAP WAS USED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED SHE NEEDED ANOTHER NEW RADIATOR INSTALLED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN IS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
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