A leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Cooling System

Date Announced
JUL 01, 1996
Vehicles Affected
8,100
NHTSA Campaign #
96V115000
Summary
In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.
Actions
Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.
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