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1988 EAGLE MEDALLION

2 recalls, 4 complaints

97V226000 Dec 9, 1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect 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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE.
32,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
88V087000 May 31, 1988
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
Remedy
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
240,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Apr 16, 1999
HEATER CORE LEAKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 24, 1999
VEHICLE ENGINE OVERHEATED ON OCCASION, POSSIBLE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Aug 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 28, 1991
ELECTRICAL SHORT WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS TO GO OFF ON THE VEHICLE, (ALL LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE). *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Mar 31, 1995
HEATER CORE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (88V-087). *AK

NHTSA Safety Investigations, EAGLE MEDALLION

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE91024 Opened: Dec 5, 1990 , Closed: Mar 6, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
LATCHES FAIL TO HOLD DOOR
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EAGLE MEDALLION - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the EAGLE MEDALLION across all model years (1988, 1989).

4 Total Recalls
15 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

EAGLE MEDALLION - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1989 2 11 View
1988 (current) 2 4

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