Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core

NHTSA recall 88V087000 · announced May 31, 1988 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 240,000 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.

What to do

REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.

Notes

SYSTEM: COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Eagle Medallion
• 1989 Eagle Medallion
• 1988 Eagle Premier
• 1985 Renault Alliance
• 1986 Renault Alliance
• 1987 Renault Alliance
• 1985 Renault Encore
• 1986 Renault Encore
• 1987 Renault Encore

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.