If a coolant leak were to occur, and leaking coolant contacted the hot exhaust manifold, an engine compartment fire could result.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

Date Announced
OCT 05, 1998
Vehicles Affected
2,732
NHTSA Campaign #
98V241000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine. Some of these vehicles were built without a heater hose clip which could allow the hose to sag and contact the oxygen sensor resulting in a coolant leak.
Actions
Dealers will install a heater hose clip.
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