Recall 92V051000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Defect in 1983-1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
RECALL This recall affects up to 540,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 92V051000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 540,000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Related Recalls for RENAULT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97V226000 | 1988 RENAULT MEDALLION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 32,000 | |
| 91V037000 | 1988 RENAULT MEDALLION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 30,000 | |
| 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 |