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NHTSA Recall 94V006000: Heater core (visibility)

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodge Monaco.

125,000
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
1994
owners notified (August 5)
NHTSA campaign94V006000
ComponentVISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › HEATER CORE
Report receivedJanuary 11, 1994
Owner notificationAugust 5, 1994
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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

Safety risk

The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment could contact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heater liquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision. In either case, failure of the heater core end cap could result in a vehicle accident.

Remedy

A coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve will be installed.

Notes

System: heater; water; defroster; heater core.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable timeand free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chrysler service center at 1-800-992-1997. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by recall 94V006000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Monaco1990, 1991, 1992
Eagle Premier1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.