NHTSA Recall 97V226000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V226000; Date: Dec. 9, 1997
Failure will allow the discharge of cooling system steam into the passenger compartment, causing reduced driver visibility.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Eagle Medallion; 1989 Eagle Medallion; 1988 Renault Medallion; 1989 Renault Medallion
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 32,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began February 1, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler 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: Feb 1, 1998
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