1989 Eagle Medallion Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1989 Eagle Medallion. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V226000Dec 9, 199732,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
  Covers: Eagle Medallion 1988–1989, Renault Medallion 1988–1989

  Reported issue: Vehicle 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.

  Possible consequence: Failure will allow the discharge of cooling system steam into the passenger compartment, causing reduced driver visibility.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve.

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• 88V087000May 31, 1988240,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
  Covers: Eagle Medallion 1988–1989, Renault Alliance 1985–1987, Encore 1985–1987 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: The buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the proximity of the drivers legs.

  Remedy: Replace all coolant system pressure caps with one having adequate venting capacity.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE91024Latches fail to hold doorClosed · Dec 5, 1990

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