1988 RENAULT MEDALLION Recalls (3)

Campaign:
90V138000 on 08/21/1990
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 05/31/1988
Affected:
30,000
Defect:
Loss of retention of an integral over-travel spring on throttle cable could cause spring dislocation.
Consequence:
A dislocated spring can cause increased idle positionthrottle opening and higher than normal idle speed.
Correction:
Replace throttle cables with cables designed to provide positive retention of the over-travel spring.
Notes:
System: throttle cable.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: parts are scheduled to be available at authorized dealers on nov. 1, 1990.

Campaign:
91V037000 on 03/12/1991
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 05/31/1988
Affected:
30,000
Defect:
Fuse block wiring terminals may not adequately clamp the positive electrical connection of heater blower motor fuse blades.
Consequence:
This could increase electrical resistance that couldoverheat and ignite the fuse block and terminal wiring, resulting in aninstrument panel fire.
Correction:
Modify fuse block terminal to ensure adequate retention clamp load on heater blower fuse blades.
Notes:
System: heater blower motor.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Campaign:
97V226000 on 12/17/1997
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 07/30/1988
Affected:
32,000
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Failure will allow the discharge of cooling system steam into the passenger compartment, causing reduced driver visibility.
Correction:
Dealers will install a coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve.
Notes:
Owner notification began february 1, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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