1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
2 recalls, 70 complaints - 30 TSBs
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.
89V237000 Dec 27, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
Complaint Statistics
70 total complaints
12 crashes 10 fires 11 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 31, 2023
Incident date: Jul 12, 2017
After turning vehicle off, two incorrect warnings appeared on the dash monitor. 1) “Rear Seat Alert. Check Rear Seats….” 2) Warning image and sound regarding the rear bumper. However, there were no objects in the back seats (except for a light sunhat that had been there for weeks), and there... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 31, 2023
Incident date: Jul 12, 2017
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had performed a replacement of the inner and outer tie rods, the wheel bearings, and other unknown parts. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, Hill Assist, and instrument panel w... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 7, 2021
Incident date: Jul 13, 2017
both the drivers and the passengers front seat belts did not work correctly, If i repeadely inserted the clasp in and out, eventually they would click, but then later they would release, when i was in a very bad car accident july 13 2017, both the driver of my vehicle and i both had our seatbelts on... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS
Mar 12, 2021
Incident date: Jul 12, 2017
JULY 2017 I WAS A PASSENGER IN MY OWN VEHICLE AND ME AND MY DRIVER WERE BOTH WEARING THE SEATBELTS, THAT AT IMPACT RELEASED AND HE WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE DOOR THAT HAD OPENED ON IMPACT AND IN THE SPIN IN THE AIR WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE CAR, I HIT MY HEAD ON THE DASH, BOTH SEATBELTS WERE FAULTY, IT WA... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 6, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2005
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW PROBLEMS. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE MOTOR HAD FAILED. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 6, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2005
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW PROBLEMS. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE MOTOR HAD FAILED. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 18, 2004
Incident date: Mar 16, 2004
ON MARCH 16, 2004, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON ICY PAVEMENT, THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RAN INTO A TREE INSTEAD. UPON IMPACT, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN A BIG BANG WAS HEARD. SMOKE STARTED COMING THROUGH THE DASH BOARD. SPARKS WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. ONCE ON THE SHOULDER, THE VEHICLE BURNED. THE ENTIRE FRONT END BURNED THROUGH, T... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 9, 2003
Incident date: Jul 9, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS WITHOUT WARRANTY. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 17, 2003
Incident date: Oct 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT CAUSING PASSENGER TO GO THROUGH WINDSHIELD. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Nov 15, 2002
Incident date: Oct 26, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE STABILIZER BAR SNAP CAUSING A LOUD NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
TIRES
Sep 16, 2002
Incident date: Sep 10, 2002
WE WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON I-95. WE HEARD AN UNIDENTIFYABLE NOISE. I STOPPED THE CAR AND DID NOT FIND ANYTHING OBVIOUS. WE CONTINUED TRAVELING AT THE RATE OF APPROX. 55MPH WHEN THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. AFTER SOME DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY GAINING CONTROL OF THE CAR, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OVER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 20, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 20, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING A FRONTAL COLLISON CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUFFER FRACTURED FEMUR, FRACTURED RIGHT ORBIT, FRACTURED CHEEK BONE AND NOSE, THE FACIAL FRACTURES WERE FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL. *ET
Crash
1 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 17, 2000
Incident date: Jul 28, 1999
THE VEHICLE'S STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INCIDENT. YH
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 13, 2000
Incident date: Jul 28, 1999
THE VEHICLE'S STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INCIDENT. YH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 17, 2000
CAR WILL NOT START WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT IT WILL START WHEN USING THE REMOTE STARTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 2, 2000
Incident date: Feb 7, 2000
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN RECALL 89V237000, WHERE VEHICLE GOT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED.*AK *ML
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 7, 2000
Incident date: Jan 28, 2000
VEHICLE WAS JUST PARKED. CONSUMER HAPPENED TO LOOK OUT THE WINDOW AND SAW VEHICLE ENGULFED IN HUGE FLAMES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 17, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 2, 1999
DAILY FAILURES. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH CAUSED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. ALSO, AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON AND CASUED WIRE HARNESS TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS
Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH CAUSED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. ALSO, AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON AND CASUED WIRE HARNESS TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 10, 1999
WHILETRAVELING DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE INTO THE RECLINING POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 17, 1999
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
WE HAVE JUST RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL ON OUR 1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM DATED DECEMBER 05,1990,THE RECALL OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE WAS FEBUARY 21,1990.WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY ANYONE OF THIS RECALL.CAMPAIGN NUMBER 89V237000.COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ENGINE;GASKET;VALVE COVER.SINCE WE HAVE ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 13, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 27, 1999
Incident date: Jul 19, 1998
OVERPOWERING FUMES WHEN CAR IDLING & FAN BLOWER ON. NO REPLY TO LTR TO CHRYSLER 11/23/98. DEALER CAN'T FIND SOURCE. TOXIC CHOKING SMELL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 22, 1999
WHENEVER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR A SHORT OR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME VEHICLE WOULD SMOKE. DEALER HAD TO REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 22, 1999
WHENEVER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR A SHORT OR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME VEHICLE WOULD SMOKE. DEALER HAD TO REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 24, 1998
SWAY BAR ASSEMBLY BROKEN ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Oct 20, 1998
WHILE ENTERING A LEFT BEND IN A ROAD THE STEERING LOCKED UP. I HAD TO APPLY A HARD LEFT JERK AND WAS ABLE TO RECOVER PROPER STEERING IN TIME TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. AT THE SAME TIME OF RECOVERY THE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON. SOON AFTER, I FOUND THAT THE HORN AND SPEED CONTROL DID NOT OPERATE. IT WAS ... Read more
1 deaths
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 20, 1998
SWAY BAR ASSEMBLY BROKE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 28, 1998
Incident date: Jul 8, 1998
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO ROLL ELECTRIC WINDOWS UP OR DOWN AND AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. AFTER TAKING IT TO DEALER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THEN WHEN IT WAS TURNED BACK ON, AND VEHICLE WAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE BATTERY WAS JERKED OUT AND THE FIRE WENT OUT, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM BURNING... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 16, 1998
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH HIT A DECORATIVE ROCK WHICH SCRAPPED THE UNDERNEATH PORTION OF VEHICLE, AND CAUSED THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO DEPLOY, FRONT BUMPER WAS NOT AFFECTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 21, 1998
VALVE GUIDES WERE PUT UP THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE HEAD INSTEAD OF THROUGH THE TOP. MANUFACTURES DEFECT SOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF THROUGH MANUFACTURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 12, 1997
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TURNPIKE COMMISSION/OHIO STATE POLICE)
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Dec 11, 1993
VALVE COVER GASKET DRIPS OIL NOW LOSING 1 QUART OF OIL A MONTH
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 30, 1998
Incident date: Mar 27, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THERE WAS NO IMPACT. OWNER HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALER. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 9, 1998
Incident date: Nov 17, 1997
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG WHILE DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD. DIDN'T HIT A BUMP OR ANYTHING, IT JUST WENT OFF, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 13, 1997
Incident date: Apr 15, 1997
DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE LOOSE DURING NORMAL ACCELERATION ONTO FREEWAY CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARDS AND LOSE HOLD OF THE STEERING WHEEL MOMENTARILY.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Jul 17, 1997
REAR TORSION BAR CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE NOISE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 16, 1997
WHILE STARTING VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER DASHBOARD, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. THE CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN A DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 25, 1997
VEHICLE WAS IDLING WHEN CONSUMER SAW LOTS OF SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING AREA. CONSUMER THEN TURNED OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECTED BATERY CABLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 19, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 15, 1994
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT TO COME ON.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 12, 1996
Incident date: Apr 12, 1996
WHILE DRIVING IN ORDINARY TRAFFIC, AIRBAG EXPLODED, NO KNOWN REASON, STUNNED DRIVER, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT CURBS, SPEED 30 MPH.*AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 7, 1993
REAR TRAILING ARM CRACKED. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601572)
AIR BAGS
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 3, 1996
OTHER: AIR BAG PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601422, 601423, 601428) *DH
Showing 50 of 70 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
30 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
180597
Feb 14, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
212794
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW
180195
Jan 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ROUGH IDLE/START UP DIE OUT FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE START UP. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM across all model years (1989, 1994).
9
Total Recalls
538
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
72
Reported Crashes
29
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths