Eagle Medallion

Model Medallion made by Eagle got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and visibility. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, visibility.

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
97V226000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1987 to 07/31/1988V (Vehicle)3200002/01/1998MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/09/199712/18/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the heater core end cap can fail due to material strength deterioration occurring over time with exposure to high temperature engine cooling system fluid.
Consequence SummaryFailure will allow the discharge of cooling system steam into the passenger compartment, causing reduced driver visibility.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve.
NotesOwner notification began february 1, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
88V087000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1984 to 06/01/1987V (Vehicle)24000007/08/1988MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/31/198806/03/1988
Defect SummaryCooling 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 SummaryThe buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the proximity of the drivers legs.
Corrective SummaryReplace all coolant system pressure caps with one having adequate venting capacity.
NotesSystem: cooling system/heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE
PE91024CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/05/199003/06/1991LATCHES FAIL TO HOLD DOOR
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1
 Vehicle engine overheated on occasion, possible failure resulted in vehicle fire.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
01/28/1991411/23/1987
 Electrical short when driving, causing the head lights to go off on the vehicle, (all lights in the vehicle). *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
1
 Heater core leaking.
03/31/19951
 Heater core failed prior to recall (88v-087). *ak