NHTSA Recall 94V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V006000; Date: Jan. 11, 1994
The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment could contact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heater liquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision. In either case, failure of the heater core end cap could result in a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Dodge Monaco; 1991 Dodge Monaco; 1992 Dodge Monaco; 1988 Eagle Premier; 1989 Eagle Premier; 1990 Eagle Premier; 1991 Eagle Premier; 1992 Eagle Premier
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 125,000
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:
A coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve will be installed.
Recall Notes:
System: heater; water; defroster; heater core. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable timeand free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chrysler service center at 1-800-992-1997. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 1994
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