Recalls for your 1988 Renault Medallion

Recalls for 1988 Renault Medallion

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R21 RX & Renault Medaillon

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R21 RX & Renault Medaillon

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM


Posted on: 1997-12-18
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS


Posted on: 1991-03-13
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Modify fuse block terminal to ensure adequate retention clamp load on heater blower fuse blades.

Notes
System: heater blower motor.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1990-08-22
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.