Chevrolet · Canada · Crit
Chevrolet Lumina Car, Monte Carlo +1 more: Engine
Affects Chevrolet Lumina Car, Monte Carlo, Impala · 1997–2003 — about 129K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of the engine and install two new-revised spark plug wire retainers.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.