Consumer Complaint Detail

CHRYSLER / CONCORDE / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004262375 Incident Date: Feb, 24 2004
Consumer's City: SPRING LAKE Consumer's State: MI
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: CONCORDE Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2C3HD46R2WH Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 26 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving at 70 mph on the highway suddenly the overheat light illuminated upon the dashboard. the consumer than pull off the highway and unto the ramp. when the vehicle was turned off steam started coming from under the hood. upon opening the hood they noticed that engine had shattered into pieces. the dealership indicated that this was caused by slug build up in the engine. prior to the incident vehicle had regular oil changes. this is a common problem with these vehicle.*ak