Vehicle recall 94V006000 · January 11, 1994
Eagle PREMIER and Dodge Monaco
The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
- Consequence
- The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment could contact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heater liquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision. In either case, failure of the heater core end cap could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- A coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve will be installed.
- Notes
- System: heater; water; defroster; heater core.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable timeand free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chrysler service center at 1-800-992-1997. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V006000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 11, 1994
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 5, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 125,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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.
- Dodge Monaco (1990-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990
- Eagle PREMIER (1988-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
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