1989 EAGLE MEDALLION
2 recalls, 11 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DLR HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 5 TIMES. *MR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 26, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SUFFERS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FAILURE. *MR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Mar 23, 1999
THE BRAKE FLUID RUSTED THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS AND THE BRAKE LINES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 23, 1999
THE BRAKE FLUID RUSTED THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS AND THE BRAKE LINES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 15, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 15, 1999
ENGINE CONTINUALLY RUNS HOT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 30, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING (HOT) AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 30, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
WHEELS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 17, 1996
VEHICLE WAS LIFTED FOR REPAIR, LEAVING WHEELS FREE TO HANG LOOSE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO STRUTS, ALSO PULLED ANCHORING BRACKET OFF FENDER.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 17, 1995
ODOMETER FRAUD. *DSH
SEAT BELTS
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CLIP ATTACHED TO FRAM E BROKE OFF, PREVENTING BELT FROM FASTENING. *SKD
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
LATCHES FAIL TO HOLD DOOR
There is no summary currently available
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 (current) | 2 | 11 | |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 | View |