NHTSA Recall 92V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V051000; Date: Apr. 10, 1992
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Renault Alliance; 1984 Renault Alliance; 1985 Renault Alliance; 1986 Renault Alliance; 1987 Renault Alliance; 1983 Renault Encore; 1984 Renault Encore; 1985 Renault Encore; 1986 Renault Encore; 1987 Renault Encore
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 540,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment.
Recall Notes:
System: water heater; heater core. Vehicle description: passenger automobiles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 28, 1992
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