1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON
3 recalls, 2 complaints - 11 TSBs
77V240000 Dec 28, 1977
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOOD SECONDARY CATCH SYSTEM MAY BE MISALIGNED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY CATCH TO MALFUNCTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOOD MAY NOT BE SECURELY LATCHED.
Remedy
DEALER WILL ADJUST THE CATCH SYSTEM TO FULLY SECURE THE HOOD, WITHOUT CHARGE.
77V211000 Nov 28, 1977
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
77V188000 Oct 25, 1977
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD OCCUR DUE TO FRONT WHEEL BRAKE LINE TUBE CORROSION. FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK DUE TO PROLONGED OPERATION IN COLD TEMPERATURES.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HOSES IF FOUND NECESSARY AND IN ADDITION, WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC SHIELD BETWEEN THE BATTERY THERMO-GUARD AND THE TUBES TO PREVENT CORROSION.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Feb 3, 2000
Incident date: Dec 6, 1999
VEHICLE'S DRIVESHAFT BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 20, 1996
Incident date: Jul 4, 1996
LOWER REAR FACE OF GAS TANK CONTACTED BY LOWER INBOARD HAMPER EDGE, RESULTING IN GAS TANK PUNCTURE. *AK
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON
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 LEBARON
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96036
Opened: May 14, 1996 , Closed: Oct 31, 1996
THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION
UNCONTROLLED ENGINE SPEED CONDITION RESULTS FRO THROTTLE SHAFT BINDING
EA91029
Opened: Jun 18, 1991 , Closed: Feb 27, 1992
DISC BRAKE LINING SPLIT
There is no summary currently available
PE91065
Opened: Apr 16, 1991 , Closed: Aug 30, 1991
STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN
There is no summary currently available
PE91049
Opened: Feb 21, 1991 , Closed: Jun 18, 1991
BRAKE LINING DELAMINATION
There is no summary currently available
DP91001
Opened: Nov 13, 1990 , Closed: Mar 5, 1991
FRAME CORROSION
FRAME CORROSION
PE89168
Opened: Sep 29, 1989 , Closed: Jan 30, 1990
TIRE/FRAME INTERFERENCE
There is no summary currently available
DP88004
Opened: Oct 27, 1987 , Closed: Feb 19, 1988
STALLING
STALLING
DP83016
Opened: Aug 22, 1983 , Closed: Jan 6, 1984
STEERING
STEERING
DP80021
Opened: Jun 23, 1980 , Closed: Oct 31, 1980
ACCELERATED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK
ACCELERATED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK
CHRYSLER LEBARON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER LEBARON across all model years (1976, 1992).
48
Total Recalls
837
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
79
Reported Crashes
59
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
CHRYSLER LEBARON - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 89 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 133 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 87 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 100 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 95 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 96 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 40 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 59 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 13 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |