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
... VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.Read moreConsequence
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
... IBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.Read moreRemedy
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.
6,903 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
SEATS
Defect Description
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN SOME FORWARD, BACKWARD OR LATERALMOVEMENT OF SEAT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
Remedy
REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME WITH A STRENGHTENED VERSION; ALSO, REINFORCE POWER ADJUSTER FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF SEAT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.
60,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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.
580,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect Description
A SERVICE REPLACEMENT DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION (MANUAL SEAT TYPE) MAY CONTAIN WRONG CUSHION WITH A BRACE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND CAUSE STRESS ON THE FRAME.
Consequence
SEAT FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
Remedy
REPLACE FRAME WITH PROPER POWER SEAT FRAME.
1,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE
... COMPARTMENT FIRE.Read moreRemedy
REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
53,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF MISSING CENTER SEAT BELT WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
208 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
THE VEHICLE CUT OFF AFTER BEING DRIVEN A SHORT DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOUR TIMES, AND NOW THE VEHICLE DOESN'T START AT ALL. *JB
Incident date: Jan 30, 2001
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT STEERING WHEEL TURNED AROUND, EVEN PART WHERE DRIVER PUT KEY IN. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE DIED BECAUSE WIRING THAT WENT TO STARTER MUST HAVE POPPED OUT BECAUSE LOSS OF ALL POWER. *AK THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT A PERMANENT FASTENING DEVICE BE USED INSTEA
... D OF BOLTS THAT BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. *YHRead more
Incident date: Jan 30, 2001
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT STEERING WHEEL TURNED AROUND, EVEN PART WHERE DRIVER PUT KEY IN. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE DIED BECAUSE WIRING THAT WENT TO STARTER MUST HAVE POPPED OUT BECAUSE LOSS OF ALL POWER. *AK THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT A PERMANENT FASTENING DEVICE BE USED INSTEA
... D OF BOLTS THAT BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. *YHRead more
RIGHT NOW, I CAN'T SAY IF THERE ARE ANY SERIOUS DEFECT- IM HAVING THE CAR LOOKED OVER BY A MECHANIC...BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS CAR WITH THIS VIN NUMBER RECIEVE SERVICE FROM CHRYSLER IN REGUARDS TO THE TSB & ANY RECALL NOTICES ISSUED. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ALSO, IF THIS
... IS THE WRONG AREA OR IF YOUR DEPT. IS THE WRONG AGENCY TO ASK ON THIS ISSUE, I APOLIGIZE FOR ANY MISTAKES MADE.Read more
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT SINCE PURCHASED. DEALER WILL NOT FIX PROBLEM. *YC
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
ENGINE GASKET VALVE COVER LEAKING. *YC
Incident date: Jul 24, 1997
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION FOR FIVE MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE GASKET VALVE COVER CAMING DETACHED, CAUSING OIL TO ENTER IN THE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER STATE THE VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
... *AKRead more
Fire
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
REAR AXLE WELD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE FRAME.
Incident date: Aug 20, 1996
THE PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IS LOCKED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNLATCH. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL INFORMATION.
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK AT 65MPH. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION. *AK
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STOPED ON HIGHWAY AND THE REAR FRAME BROKE ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT . *AK WELD BROKE REAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO FRAME THE AXLE CAME LOOSE FROM VEHICLE, THE WELD BROKE.*JB
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STOPED ON HIGHWAY AND THE REAR FRAME BROKE ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT . *AK WELD BROKE REAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO FRAME THE AXLE CAME LOOSE FROM VEHICLE, THE WELD BROKE.*JB
Incident date: May 6, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 CHRYSLER LEBARON
| Trim / Engine |
City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Combined MPG |
Fuel Type |
Annual Fuel Cost |
|
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
19.0 |
24.0 |
21.0 |
Regular |
$2,850 |
|
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
17.0 |
22.0 |
19.0 |
Premium |
$3,650 |
|
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
18.0 |
21.0 |
19.0 |
Regular |
$3,150 |
|
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
21.0 |
24.0 |
22.0 |
Regular |
$2,700 |
|
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
18.0 |
22.0 |
19.0 |
Premium |
$3,650 |
|
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
18.0 |
21.0 |
19.0 |
Regular |
$3,150 |
CO2 Emissions: 423.2 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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.
DP — Closed
— Model Year: 1994
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PAR
... T BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.Read more
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1989
BRAKE LINING DELAMINATION
There is no summary currently available
DP — Closed
— Model Year: 1984
FRAME CORROSION
FRAME CORROSION
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1989
TIRE/FRAME INTERFERENCE
There is no summary currently available
DP — Closed
— Model Year: 1983
STALLING
STALLING
DP — Closed
— Model Year: 1979
STEERING
STEERING
DP — Closed
— Model Year: 1978
ACCELERATED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK
ACCELERATED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK