SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
293,369 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SYSTEM TRACK AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY INOPERATIVE AND THOSE SYSTEMS WHEN THEY BECOME INOPERATIVE IN THE FUTURE.
90,000 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
125,000 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
REAR BRAKE TUBE ROUTING IS CONTACTED BY FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD WHEN SUSPENSION IS IN FULL JOUNCE POSITION. THIS DAMAGES THE BRAKE FLUID TUBE, CAUSING A LEAK.
Remedy: MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
76,000 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE HOSE FLEXING RESULTING IN PREMATURE FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE OUTER HOSE COVER.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSES WITH HOSES REDESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MODIFIED ROUTING CONFIGURATION.
97,500 vehicles affected
1989 EAGLE PREMIER SEDAN/ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER OPERATION SPEEDOMETER BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY LAST MONTH WITH INTERMITTENT OPERATION. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE SENSOR WIRING HARNESS. COMPUTER DOWNLOAD REPAIR INFORMATION INDICATES THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DETECTED IN SEPTEMBER, 1990 WITH AN INFORMATION BULLETIN CIRCULATED BY CHRYSLER CONCERNING THE ISSUE. MY QUESTION IS WHY THIS WASN'T MADE SUBJECT TO RECALL SINCE IT INVOLVES A SAFETY MATTER. WITHOUT A SPEEDOMETER OPERATING, THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING ONE'S EXACT SPEED? I HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH, IT APPEARS, IS UNAVAILABLE. I JUST SENT AN E-MAIL TO DAIMLER-CHRYSLER ASKING FOR THEIR HELP SINCE I HAVE NO OTHER WAY TO TURN EXCEPT FOR YOU, DOT. I WOULD AT LEAST LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANK YOU.
A FAULTY GASKET CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK AND AS A RESULT THE COOLANT COULD BE SMELLED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HEATER IS TURNED ON THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE HEATER CORE WHICH WAS RECALLED UNDER 94V-006 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS TOO OLD WITH TOO MANY MILES. *NLM
A FAULTY GASKET CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK AND AS A RESULT THE COOLANT COULD BE SMELLED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HEATER IS TURNED ON THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE HEATER CORE WHICH WAS RECALLED UNDER 94V-006 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS TOO OLD WITH TOO MANY MILES. *NLM
A FAULTY GASKET CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK AND AS A RESULT THE COOLANT COULD BE SMELLED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HEATER IS TURNED ON THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE HEATER CORE WHICH WAS RECALLED UNDER 94V-006 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS TOO OLD WITH TOO MANY MILES. *NLM
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INSIDE VEHICLE. SAME PART FAILED BEFORE AT 33000 IN 1992, THERE IS A RECALL BUT PER MANUFACTURER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. ALSO THE BULB WAS REPLACED FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT. *JB
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INSIDE VEHICLE. SAME PART FAILED BEFORE AT 33000 IN 1992, THERE IS A RECALL BUT PER MANUFACTURER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. ALSO THE BULB WAS REPLACED FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT. *JB
FRAME ATTACHED TO RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
VERY STRONG (SUFFOCATING) COOLANT SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN HEATER AND/OR BLOWER IS ENGAGED. WHEN CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL #607 (IN 1994) FOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 7/87 THRU 6/92 (MY VEHICLE MANUFACTURED 10/88) FOR 1989 EAGLE PREMIERS, THEY SAID IT DID NOT INCLUDE MY VEHICLE. THE CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE COULD NOT GIVE ME A REASON WHEN I TOLD HER THIS WAS THE EXACT PROBLEM AND WHY MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. IT SEEMS TO BE VERY CONVENIENT JUST TO SAY THAT VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. YET, RECALL #747 , FOR 1 1989 EAGLE PREMIER, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 7/88 THRU 7/91, DID INCLUDE MY VEHICLE. I NEED SOME ANSWERS. THIS VEHICLE IS NO GOOD TO ME IN THE COLD WEATHER, I NEED HEAT AND DEFROST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND I AM ANTICIPATING AN ANSWER.
HEATER COIL MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 94V006000. *AK
MASTER CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE, AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. *AK
MASTER CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE, AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. *AK
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #98V005000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIR OF BRAKE ROTORS. DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 13,000 WHEN THE BRAKES SHOE PARTS FELL OFF IN STREET. VEHICLE WAS NOT TOUCHED BY ANOTHER MECHANIC SINCE RECALL. DEALERSHIP INDICATED NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHOE COMING OFF. OWNER BRAKE SHOES REPAIRED. OWNER HAS BRAKE SHOE PARTS. *AK
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #98V005000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIR OF BRAKE ROTORS. DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 13,000 WHEN THE BRAKES SHOE PARTS FELL OFF IN STREET. VEHICLE WAS NOT TOUCHED BY ANOTHER MECHANIC SINCE RECALL. DEALERSHIP INDICATED NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHOE COMING OFF. OWNER BRAKE SHOES REPAIRED. OWNER HAS BRAKE SHOE PARTS. *AK
THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF OTHER FAILURES, BUT NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO PUT ALL AND DON'T REMEMBER ALL DATES AND MILEAGE AT EACH TIME.
THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF OTHER FAILURES, BUT NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO PUT ALL AND DON'T REMEMBER ALL DATES AND MILEAGE AT EACH TIME.
THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF OTHER FAILURES, BUT NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO PUT ALL AND DON'T REMEMBER ALL DATES AND MILEAGE AT EACH TIME.
THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF OTHER FAILURES, BUT NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO PUT ALL AND DON'T REMEMBER ALL DATES AND MILEAGE AT EACH TIME.
THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF OTHER FAILURES, BUT NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO PUT ALL AND DON'T REMEMBER ALL DATES AND MILEAGE AT EACH TIME.
THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF OTHER FAILURES, BUT NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO PUT ALL AND DON'T REMEMBER ALL DATES AND MILEAGE AT EACH TIME.
THROTTLE FAILED. (SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED ACCEDENT.) YH
2 injured
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, CAUSING HOT ANTI FREEZE TO SPILL ON THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. THIS ALSO CAUSED WINDOWS TO FOG UP, WHICH IMPARIED DRIVER'S VISIBLITY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
WHILE INCREASING IN SPEED OF ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN SPEED, APPLIED BRAKES, BUT CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED, APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE STILL DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. THE CAR INCREASED IN SPEED UP TO 95 MILES PER HOUR. I'M NOT SURE WHAT I FINALLY DID OR WHAT HAPPENED TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED, I EVEN TRIED REACHING DOWN AND LIFTING GAS PEDAL, TO NO AVAIL. *AK
DUE HEATER CORE GOING OUT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP FROM THE STEAM. *AK
A SHORT IN THE GROUND WIRING WHICH CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHT MODULE FAILED. *YC
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED DUE TO STARTING PROBLEM.
IGNITION COIL REPLACED DUE TO STARTING PROBLEM.
FUEL FILTER REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE STARTING PROBLEM.
GASKET REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK.
CABLE BETWEEN CRANK POSITION SENSOR AND ENGINE MICROPROCESSOR NOT INSTALLED IN A HARNESS, ALLOWING SENSOR/MICROPROCESSOR CONNECTOR TO OPEN, PREVENTING GASOLINE FROM INJECTING INTO ENGINE/PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING, HARNESS HAS NOW BEEN INSTALLED/PROBLEM CORRECTED.
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE BRAKE PADS, HOWEVER CLIPS THAT ATTACH PADS FELL OFF RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
ECU FAILED RESULTING IN STALLING.
DOME LIGHT FAILED DUE TO FAULTY DELAY MODULE.
DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT SEAL LEAKING, OIL PAN GASKET FAILED.
DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT SEAL LEAKING, OIL PAN GASKET FAILED.
POWER STEERING PUMP, PRESSURE HOSE AND OIL SENDING UNIT FAILED.
POWER STEERING PUMP, PRESSURE HOSE AND OIL SENDING UNIT FAILED.
POWER STEERING PUMP, PRESSURE HOSE AND OIL SENDING UNIT FAILED.
TRANSMISSION PAN/GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKING.
ENGINE OVERHEATING DUE TO FAULTY THERMOSTAT.
VEHICLE OVERHEATS WITHIN SEVEN MILES OF FLAT DRIVING. VEHICLE IS THE ES MODEL V-6 ENGINE "FOREIGN" VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER HAS FAILED, GIVING NO READING OF SPEED OR MILEAGE. CAUSE OF PROBLEM ELECTRONIC MODULE. *AK
RECALL 94V006000; THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE THAT CONTROLLED THE HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WAS INSTALLED. IT STARTED LEAKING AGAIN. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND IF PARKED, IT LEAKS. RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED AND WORK WAS DON IN 1994. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
GAS GAUGE FAILED, INDICATES INACCURATE READING OF THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TANK.