9999 VALEO HEATER CORE Recall

Campaign:

92E023000 on 10/01/1992

Component:

Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core

Manufactured:

07/31/1984 - 12/31/1989

Affected:

30,000

Defect:

The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow the 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 the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision whichcould result in a vehicle accident.

Correction:

Contact valeo thermique habitacle s.a. for full credit on purchase price of these after-market heater cores.

Notes:

System: heater core.equipment description: aftermarket heater cores for both renault (1983 to 1987alliance and encore) and volkswagen (1985 to 1990 jetta, golf, and gti)note: if you have any questions about this safety recall operation, pleasecontact ken roberts, valeo engine cooling, 2258 allen street, jamestown, ny.14701 or call (716) 665-2620.

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