1989 EAGLE MEDALLION RECALL - #88V087000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM : HEATER CORE
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1989 EAGLE MEDALLION |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1984 - 6/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
6/3/1988 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/8/1988 |
| # Affected |
240,000 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1989 EAGLE MEDALLION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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