| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007112397 | Incident Date: Jul, 02 2007 |
| Consumer's City: LENEXA | Consumer's State: KS |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: INTREPID | Model Year: 2001 |
| 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#: 2B3HD46R41H | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 18 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Feb, 12 2005 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Engine failed on interstate 70 in kansas city, kansas. fortunately occurred as we were approaching an exit ramp and i was able to steer (without power steering) onto ramp and get stopped (without power brakes) before entering a signal-controlled intersection. no warning signals came on. no warning lights or sounds were activated. the temperature gauge remained within normal operating range. engine smoked but did not catch fire. we waited in 90-degree heat for tow services. so far, mechanic has discovered destroyed thermostat, melted thermostat housing, damaged intake, bent cam shaft, warped cylinder heads, and engine must be replaced because warpage of heads and cam shaft is so severe. engine failure is an apparent known liability of this engine, a 2001 chrysler 2.7 liter v6. engine will be replaced to correct the failure due to concerns about damage to lower parts of oem engine as a result of extreme heat. *tr |
