Recall 92V051000: 1983–1987 Renault Alliance and 1 other model
- Report received
- Apr 10, 1992
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 540,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1983–1987
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1983 Renault Alliance2 complaints
- 1984 Renault Alliance6 complaints
- 1985 Renault Alliance10 complaints
- 1986 Renault Alliance12 complaints
- 1987 Renault Alliance6 complaints
- 1983 Renault Encore0 complaints
- 1984 Renault Encore2 complaints
- 1985 Renault Encore2 complaints
- 1986 Renault Encore1 complaints
- 1987 Renault Encore0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.