Defect Description For Recall
The End Cap ConneCTIng The Heat Exchanger’S Core To The Engine Cooling System Could Rupture And Allow Hot Coolant To Escape Into The Passenger Compartment.
Make Of Vehicle
RENAULT
Model Of Vehicle
ALLIANCE
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
92V051000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
Effect Of Defect
The Coolant Escaping Into The Passenger Compartment Couldcontact The Driver’S Feet And Injure The Driver. Also, Steam From The Heatedliquid Will CloUD On The Window Surfaces And Impair The Driver’S Vision Andcould Result In A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Heater Core With A Core Of Different Design Which Will Not Rupture And Leak In The Passenger Compartment.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19820701
End Of Manufacture
19870601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
540000
Date Owners Notified
19920528
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Renault, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19920410