Recall 91V037000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Defect in 1988-1989 RENAULT MEDALLION
RECALL This recall affects up to 30,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 91V037000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 30,000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
FUSE BLOCK WIRING TERMINALS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CLAMP THE POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FUSE BLADES.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD INCREASE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THAT COULDOVERHEAT AND IGNITE THE FUSE BLOCK AND TERMINAL WIRING, RESULTING IN ANINSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Remedy
MODIFY FUSE BLOCK TERMINAL TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION CLAMP LOAD ON HEATER BLOWER FUSE BLADES.
Related Recalls for RENAULT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97V226000 | 1988 RENAULT MEDALLION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 32,000 | |
| 92V051000 | 1985 RENAULT ALLIANCE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 540,000 | |
| 90V138000 | 1988 RENAULT MEDALLION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 30,000 | |
| 88V060000 | 1984 RENAULT ALLIANCE | SEATS | 149,000 | |
| 88V087000 | 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 240,000 | |
| 87V049000 | 1984 RENAULT ENCORE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 15,078 | |
| 83V091000 | 1981 RENAULT 18I | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 19,537 | |
| 81V100000 | 1981 RENAULT 18I | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 18,700 | |
| 81V127000 | 1981 RENAULT LE CAR | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 7,700 | |
| 80V127000 | 1980 RENAULT LE CAR | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 6,500 |