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1979 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 11 TSBs

79V043000 Jan 5, 1979
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN OVERSIZED RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING CUP WHICH ALSO PREVENTS THE PLANT LUBRICATING EQUIPMENT FROM CYCLING TO LUBRICATE BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RESULTANT BEARING LOOSENESS AND/OR THE LACK OF LUBRICATION MAY CAUSE BEARING FAILUR... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND BEARING CUPS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
90 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1979 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
350000 EQUIPMENT3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
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 NEW YORKER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE93044 Opened: May 6, 1993 — Closed: Sep 17, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
UNDER BODY FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE89093 Opened: Mar 1, 1989 — Closed: Mar 29, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1983
FRAME CORROSION
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PE89036 Opened: Jan 9, 1989 — Closed: Jan 31, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING
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CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER NEW YORKER across all model years (1972–1997).

43 Total Recalls
1,035 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
48 Reported Crashes
32 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2004 0 2 View
2000 0 1 View
1999 0 1 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 1 2 View
1996 1 17 View
1995 2 74 View
1994 3 296 View
1993 3 96 View
1992 2 61 View
1991 4 124 View
1990 3 117 View
1989 0 95 View
1988 1 49 View
1987 2 49 View
1986 5 28 View
1985 3 7 View
1984 1 2 View
1983 2 6 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 2 2 View
1979 (current) 1 0
1977 0 1 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TOWN AND COUNTRY 209 19,029 View
PACIFICA 150 10,200 View
SEBRING 114 4,101 View
300 112 6,460 View
VOYAGER 82 320 View
CIRRUS 53 1,232 View
LEBARON 48 837 View
200 47 6,930 View