VALEO THERMIQUE HABITACLE: Safety Recalls in 1992

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by VALEO THERMIQUE HABITACLE in 1992. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

September 30, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW THE HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ID: 92E023000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 30,000

Consequence Summary:

THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

CONTACT VALEO THERMIQUE HABITACLE S.A. FOR FULL CREDIT ON PURCHASE PRICE OF THESE AFTER-MARKET HEATER CORES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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