Vehicle recall 91V037000 · March 4, 1991

1988-1989 Renault Medallion

Fuse block wiring terminals may not adequately clamp the positive electrical connection of heater blower motor fuse blades.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Fuse block wiring terminals may not adequately clamp the positive electrical connection of heater blower motor fuse blades.
Consequence: This could increase electrical resistance that couldoverheat and ignite the fuse block and terminal wiring, resulting in aninstrument panel fire.
Remedy: Modify fuse block terminal to ensure adequate retention clamp load on heater blower fuse blades.
Notes: System: heater blower motor.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V037000
Reported to NHTSA: March 4, 1991
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 8, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 30,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 91V037000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Renault Medallion (1988-1989): 1989, 1988

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