Renault Encore 1987
Model Encore made in 1987 by Renault got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1987
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 | |||||
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| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V087000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1984 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 240000 | 07/08/1988 | MFR | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 05/31/1988 | 06/03/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cooling 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 Summary | The buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the proximity of the drivers legs. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace all coolant system pressure caps with one having adequate venting capacity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cooling system/heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 92V051000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1982 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 540000 | 05/28/1992 | ODI | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 04/10/1992 | 04/20/1992 | |||||||
| 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 couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles. | |||||||||||||||