Renault · Canada · Crit
Renault Medallion: Electrical
Affects Renault Medallion · 1988–1989 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
FAULTY FUSE BLOCK WIRING TERMINALS MAY RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD AT THE POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FUSE BLADES. THIS MAY CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THAT COULD OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUSE BLOCK AND TERMINAL WIRING, RESULTING IN AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE. CORRECTION: FUSE BLOCK TERMINAL WILL BE MODIFIED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD ON THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FUSE BLADES.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational