1988 RENAULT MEDALLION RECALL - #97V226000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER CORE END CAP CAN FAIL DUE TO MATERIAL STRENGTH DETERIORATION OCCURRING OVER TIME WITH EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FLUID.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 RENAULT MEDALLION |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1987 - 7/31/1988 |
| Recalled on |
12/18/1997 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/1/1998 |
| # Affected |
32,000 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER CORE END CAP CAN FAIL DUE TO MATERIAL STRENGTH DETERIORATION OCCURRING OVER TIME WITH EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FLUID. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1988 RENAULT MEDALLION Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1988 RENAULT MEDALLION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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