Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 91V-037 · 1988–1989 Renault Medallion
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 91V-037 covers 30,000 1988–1989 Renault Medallion for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
FUSE BLOCK WIRING TERMINALS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CLAMP THE POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FUSE BLADES.
The risk
THIS COULD INCREASE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THAT COULDOVERHEAT AND IGNITE THE FUSE BLOCK AND TERMINAL WIRING, RESULTING IN ANINSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
The fix
MODIFY FUSE BLOCK TERMINAL TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION CLAMP LOAD ON HEATER BLOWER FUSE BLADES.
SYSTEM: HEATER BLOWER MOTOR.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 January 1, 1987 to June 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ELECTRICAL OVERLOADNHTSA