1988 Renault Medallion Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 Renault 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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling systemCovers: Renault Medallion 1988–1989, Eagle 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.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Renault Medallion 1988–1989
Reported issue: Fuse block wiring terminals may not adequately clamp the positive electrical connection of heater blower motor fuse blades.
Possible consequence: This could increase electrical resistance that couldoverheat and ignite the fuse block and terminal wiring, resulting in aninstrument panel fire.
Remedy: Modify fuse block terminal to ensure adequate retention clamp load on heater blower fuse blades.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Renault Medallion 1988–1989
Reported issue: Loss of retention of an integral over-travel spring on throttle cable could cause spring dislocation.
Possible consequence: A dislocated spring can cause increased idle positionthrottle opening and higher than normal idle speed.
Remedy: Replace throttle cables with cables designed to provide positive retention of the over-travel spring.
NHTSA investigations
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.