1986 CHRYSLER LASER
3 recalls, 2 complaints - 11 TSBs
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
88V105000 Jul 1, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
86V053000 Apr 10, 1986
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH ... Read more
Remedy
REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
SEATS
Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 25, 2017
SEAT FRAME DRIVERS SIDE FRONT LEFT CORNER HAS BROKEN CAUSING SEAT TO BECOME LOOSE AND INSECURE. VEHICLE FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. NOTE: THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED IN 1989 FOR VEHICLES BUILT IN 1985 FOR SAME PROBLEM.1985 CHRYSLER LASER RECALL - #89V011000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
ENGINE FIRE BELIEVED TO BE THE RESULT OF USING RECALLED FUEL INJECTOR HOSES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIME IT IS BELIEVED RECALLED PART WERE USED FOR REPAIR.
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 CHRYSLER LASER
11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| 120000 LIGHTING (PWS) | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER LASER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA89014
Opened: Feb 21, 1989 , Closed: Aug 1, 1989
HORN MALFUNCTIONS
SUMMARY:VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS MAY EXPERIENCEINTERMITTENT HORN FAILURE DUE TO NON CONDUCTING GREASE BEING APPLIED TOHORN CONTACT RING.===
PE89016
Opened: Nov 29, 1988 , Closed: Feb 21, 1989
HORN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
C88001
Opened: May 18, 1988 , Closed: Oct 30, 1989
SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA88008
Opened: Nov 17, 1987 , Closed: May 18, 1988
SEAT ATTACHMENT
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION: CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED ONE SERVICE BULLETIN, HON-ORED 4,028 WARRANTY CLAIMS, SOLD 2,700 SEATS, AND 2,491 ADJUSTMENT REIN-FORCEMENTS. THE SUBJECT DEFECT APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO THE GM J-BODY RE-CALL (87V-079) OF MAY 1987 IN WHICH 1,136,407 VEHICLES WERE RECALLED. INTHAT RECALL... Read more
PE87045
Opened: Aug 7, 1987 , Closed: Nov 17, 1987
SEAT FAILURES
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION: CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED ONE SERVICE BULLETIN, HON-ORED 4,028 WARRANTY CLAIMS, SOLD 2,700 SEATS, AND 2,491 ADJUSTMENT REIN-FORCEMENTS. THE SUBJECT DEFECT APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO THE GM J-BODY RE-CALL (87V-079) OF MAY 1987 IN WHICH 1,136,407 VEHICLES WERE RECALLED. INTHAT RECALL... Read more
PE86078
Opened: Sep 24, 1986 , Closed: Feb 27, 1987
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
CHRYSLER LASER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER LASER across all model years (1984, 1986).
9
Total Recalls
11
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths