Recalls › 92E023000

NHTSA recall 92E023000 · Equipment

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core

Reported Sep 30, 199230,000 vehicles affectedVALEO THERMIQUE HABITACLEBuilt Aug 1, 1984 – Jan 1, 1990

The defect

The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow the hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.

The risk

The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision whichcould result in a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Contact valeo thermique habitacle s.a. For full credit on purchase price of these after-market heater cores.

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Notes

System: heater core.equipment description: aftermarket heater cores for both renault (1983 to 1987alliance and encore) and volkswagen (1985 to 1990 jetta, golf, and gti)note: if you have any questions about this safety recall operation, pleasecontact ken roberts, valeo engine cooling, 2258 allen street, jamestown, ny.14701 or call (716) 665-2620.