1988 EAGLE MEDALLION Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V087000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 31, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Model Affected |
MEDALLION |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
240000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 31, 1988
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
240000
Model Affected
1988 EAGLE MEDALLION
1988 Eagle Medallion Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
240000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1988 EAGLE MEDALLION Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V226000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 09, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Model Affected |
MEDALLION |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
32000
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 09, 1997
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
32000
Model Affected
1988 EAGLE MEDALLION
1988 Eagle Medallion Defect 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.
Defect Consequence:
FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
32000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION