Renault · Canada · Mod
Renault Alliance, Encore: Heater and Defroster
Affects Renault Alliance, Encore · 1983–1987 — about 68K vehicles.
The hazard
THE HEATER CORE END CAP MAY FAIL DUE TO MATERIAL DETERIORATION. THIS WILL ALLOW DISCHARGE OF HOT ENGINE COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE VICINITY OF THE DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT. CORRECTION: HEATER CORE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO STRENGTH DETERIORATION.
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