1986 RENAULT ALLIANCE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

88V087000 on 06/02/1988

Component:

Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core

Manufactured:

06/30/1984 - 05/31/1987

Affected:

240,000

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

The buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the proximity of the drivers legs.

Correction:

Replace all coolant system pressure caps with one having adequate venting capacity.

Notes:

System: cooling system/heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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Campaign:

92V051000 on 04/19/1992

Component:

Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core

Manufactured:

06/30/1982 - 05/31/1987

Affected:

540,000

Defect:

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.

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.

Correction:

Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment.

Notes:

System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles.

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