Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V006000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1987 to 06/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 125000 | 08/05/1994 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/11/1994 | 01/14/1994 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| While driving the windows fog up for no apperent reason, and when defogger is activated it gets worse. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 12/14/1999 | 08/13/1993 | ||
| When the car is turned on mist comes from the vents without turning on the ventilation system. this causes the windows to fog up and creates poor visibility for driver. dealer says heater core needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/09/1998 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing fumes entering inside of vehicle upon starting ,and steam buildup on front windshield. consumer noticed a nhtsa recall #94v-006.00/ water:defroster, defogger: heatercore, water. believed vehicle have same symptom as recall. contacted a dealer, but informed that vehicle was not part of recall. can nhtsa provide information of what i need to do to get this problem corrected . *ak | |||
| 02/14/1996 | 4 | ||
| Heater core fails to function properly even after repairs, car fills with steam/antifreeze preventing driver from seeing out. | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1991 | ||
| Had the heater core work on from the first recall, a year later the same problem is back the window are cover with anti-freeze, at night you can't see, *ak consumer states cv joints, fuel pump, seat belt track inoperable, seat belts slide foward off passenger whil vehicle is in motion, all four tires were replaced, axle shaft installed, lights not working on dash board,driver side door molding, oil light stays on. *jb | |||
| Had the heater core work on from the first recall, a year later the same problem is back the window are cover with anti-freeze, at night you can't see, *ak | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 10/09/1993 | |
| Recieved a recall notice in the mail took vehicle in for service parts not in contacted dealer in nov part not in. tt *jb | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| Recieved a recall notice in the mail took vehicle in for service parts not in contacted dealer in nov parts in. tt | |||
| 03/31/1995 | |||
| Heater core bypass is deffective. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 4 | ||
| Heater core failed, causing fumes/odor to enter into vehicle prior to/after recall repairs (94v-006). *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| Three out of four door handles failed, not allowing occupants to exit from the inside. now, the electric power windows (4) failed to function, not rising when button is depressed. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Neither front electric window will operate. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| While driving the windows fog up for no apperent reason, and when defogger is activated it gets worse. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1991 | ||
| In inclement weather windshield wipers will become very slow until they completely stop, causing loss of visibility. ,dealer replaced 2 motors in wipers, defect is still occurring. *ak | |||
| 02/19/1995 | 2 | ||
| Windsheild wiper motor went out twice. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| Windshield wipers are inoperative due to a defective relay switch. driver cannot use the car in any type of inclement weather. *ak | |||