BUICK ENCORE 1986: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
| Make : BUICK | Model : ENCORE | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1984-07-01 - 1987-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V087000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-07-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-05-31 | Date Added to Database: 1988-06-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: RENAULT, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 240000 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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