Vehicle recall 88V087000 · May 31, 1988
Renault Alliance, Renault Encore and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: cooling system/heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V087000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 31, 1988
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 8, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 240,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Eagle MEDALLION (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
- Eagle PREMIER (1988): 1988
- Renault Alliance (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
- Renault Encore (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
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