Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RENAULT
Model Of Vehicle
MEDALLION
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
97V226000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
Effect Of Defect
Failure Will Allow The Discharge Of Cooling System Steam Into The Passenger Compartment, Causing Reduced Driver Visibility.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Coolant Temperature Controlled Heater Core Fluid Bypass Valve.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19870101
End Of Manufacture
19880731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32000
Date Owners Notified
19980201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Renault, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19971209