1985 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

3 recalls — 7 complaints

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.
6,903 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
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.
580,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
85V010000 Jan 1, 1985
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 ... Read more
Remedy
REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
53,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 26, 2013
Incident date: Nov 15, 2012
VEHICLE WAS DRIVE FROM HOME TO A CONVENIENCE ABOUT A HALF MILE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF WENT INTO THE STORE, CAME OUT APPROX.5 MINUTES, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENED HOOD SAW THE ALTERNATOR WAS ON FIRE. PUT OUT FIRE BY HAND. REPLACED ALTERNATOR. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 26, 2013
Incident date: Apr 15, 2011
STARTED VEHICLE, PUT INTO DRIVE NOTICED BRAKES A LITTLE SPONGY DROVE APPROX. A QUARTER OF MILE APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO FLOOR NO BRAKING ACTION HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. TOWED VEHICLE HOME, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND FLUID TO BE BLACK. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 15, 2002
Incident date: Apr 9, 2002
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, PEDAL FELT SPONGY. VEHICLE HIT THE GATE IN PARKING GARAGE, THEN A CONCRETE RAMP. CONSUMER WAS THEN ABLE TO SHIFT TO PARK AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME, NO INJURIES. ... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Mar 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
FEMALE CONNECTOR PINS LOOSENS, CAUSING FUEL PUMP POWER LOSS-STALLING
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 28, 1995
Incident date: Nov 18, 1995
CONSUMER HAD PARKED THE CAR WHEN ACROSS THE STREET LOOKED BACK CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Oct 6, 1995
Incident date: Oct 4, 1995
THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FAILED, THE FUEL PUMP WIRES BURNED. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 27, 1994
TOO MUCH FREE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL MUST TURN QUARTER AND A HALF. APPEARS TO BE LOSS MOTION. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
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) 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: 467.7 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

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.

EA99031 Opened: Oct 29, 1999 — Closed: Sep 13, 2001
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION
There is no summary currently available
RQ98018 Opened: Oct 7, 1998 — Closed: Jul 8, 2002
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1996
FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK
PE93044 Opened: May 6, 1993 — Closed: Sep 17, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
UNDER BODY FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
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).

44 Total Recalls
1,035 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
48 Reported Crashes
32 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Year by Year

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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 (current) 3 7
1984 1 2 View
1983 2 6 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 2 2 View
1979 1 0 View
1977 0 1 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View

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