Recall 88V087000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Defect in 1985-1989 EAGLE MEDALLION
RECALL This recall affects up to 240,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 88V087000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 240,000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
Remedy
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
Related Recalls for EAGLE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E055000 | 1996 EAGLE TALON | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 222 | |
| 04V021000 | 1997 EAGLE VISION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 2,315,768 | |
| 00V421002 | 1995 EAGLE TALON | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 393,796 | |
| 99V215000 | 1993 EAGLE VISION | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 402,830 | |
| 99V066003 | 1996 EAGLE TALON | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 165,857 | |
| 98V184000 | 1997 EAGLE VISION | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 722,600 | |
| 98V168003 | 1993 EAGLE SUMMIT | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6,198 | |
| 98V130000 | 1993 EAGLE VISION | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 84,600 | |
| 98V069002 | 1997 EAGLE TALON | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 42,214 | |
| 98V045002 | 1998 EAGLE TALON | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27,527 |