MCKENZIE MEDALLION 1988: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| Make : MCKENZIE | Model : MEDALLION | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1987-01-01 - 1988-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V226000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-02-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-12-09 | Date Added to Database: 1997-12-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 32000 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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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