| Make : RENAULT | Model : MEDALLION | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19870101 - 19880601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V037000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19911108 | Date Received by ODI: 19910304 | Date Added to Database: 19910313 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 30000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUSE BLOCK WIRING TERMINALS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CLAMP THE POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FUSE BLADES. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD INCREASE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THAT COULDOVERHEAT AND IGNITE THE FUSE BLOCK AND TERMINAL WIRING, RESULTING IN ANINSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE. |
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Remedy:
MODIFY FUSE BLOCK TERMINAL TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION CLAMP LOAD ON HEATER BLOWER FUSE BLADES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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