Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V087000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-05-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V087000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
240,000
Reported to NHTSA
1988-05-31
Owners notified
1988-07-08

Defect description

COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.

Safety risk

THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.

Notes

SYSTEM: COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
EAGLE Medallion1989 1988
EAGLE Premier1988
RENAULT Alliance1987 1986 1985
RENAULT Encore1987 1986 1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.