Valeo Thermique Habitacle | NHTSA Recall #92E023000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92E023000 by Valeo Thermique Habitacle. Includes 30,000 affected units, HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow the hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Contact valeo thermique habitacle s.a. For full credit on purchase price of these after-market heater cores.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92E023000

Manufacturer: Valeo Thermique Habitacle

Report Received Date: 1992-09-30T00:00:00

Subject: Heater:water:defroster:defogger:heater core:water

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 30,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow the 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 the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision whichcould result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Contact valeo thermique habitacle s.a. For full credit on purchase price of these after-market heater cores.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6dy8_ngum~rgm2

NHTSA ID: 92E023000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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