NHTSA recall 88V087000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V087000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1988-05-31 |
| Owners notified | 1988-07-08 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
| Units potentially affected | 240000 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
The remedy
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
Notes
SYSTEM: COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1988 EAGLE MEDALLION | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 1989 EAGLE MEDALLION | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
| 1988 EAGLE PREMIER | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
| 1985 RENAULT ALLIANCE | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
| 1986 RENAULT ALLIANCE | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
| 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
| 1985 RENAULT ENCORE | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
| 1986 RENAULT ENCORE | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
| 1987 RENAULT ENCORE | Built 1984-07-01 to 1987-06-01. |
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