Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 88V-087 · Eagle and Renault vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 88V-087 covers 240,000 Eagle and Renault vehicles for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V087000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
The fix
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
SYSTEM: COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1984 to June 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.