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 | |||
| 05/05/2000 | |||
| While driving vehicle, with heater on, smoke started pouring out of the dashboard. there was no fire. after this happened, owner disconnected the heater. manufacturer was contacted about this problem. owner was told that vehicle was not part of recall # 94v006000, and would not be serviced free of charge. please provide any furhter information. *ak | |||
| 02/10/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was repaired under recall # 607 (nhtsa 94v006) twice, and the proble still exists. vehicle is at dealership. dealer states that the head gaskets have blown on vehicle. the manufacturer will be notified. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Windshield fogs up, causing poor visibility. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| Recall 94v00600 concerning heater core failure. manufacturer will not honor. recall. also, vehicle has other recalls that manufacturer will not honor. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 10/30/1998 | 1 | 05/18/1991 | |
| Received notice (94v006000) & took to dealer. was supposed to repair heater core. recall remedy failed. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | |||
| Heater core failed. | |||
| Windshield continues to fog w/cause unknown allowing odor of coolant to enter into compartment. mfg recall 607. please describe details. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 09/16/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Both front power windows inoperative. | |||
| 08/23/1993 | 1 | 05/14/1991 | |
| Front passenger power window stuck. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 09/16/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Side view mirrors immobile. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Window handles inoperative. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/23/1993 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed during rain storm, causing poor visibility. *skd | |||
| 12/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor broke. *ak | |||