1991 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
3 recalls — 120 complaints — 31 TSBs
91V122000 Jul 11, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Consequence
LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
90V194000 Nov 19, 1990
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence
AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.
Remedy
REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.
90V162000 Sep 4, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
Complaint Statistics
120 total complaints
17 crashes 5 fires 20 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: May 31, 2011
1991 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON IR 76 IN THE RIGHT LANE, WHEN THE DRIVER PULLED OVER ONTO THE RIGHT BERM BECAUSE OF ENGINE TROUBLE, WHICH THE VEHICLE THEN IGNITED INTO FLAMES AND WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE FIRE MAY HAVE ORIGINATED IN THE... Read more
Fire
SEATS
Dec 9, 2006
Incident date: Oct 13, 2006
CAR WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR CAUSING THE DRIVERS SEAT TO BREAK AND FALLING BACK INTO THE REAR SEAT AND LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CONTINUING ANOTHER 200 FEET BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RECOVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE. *JB
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1991, SPRINGS IN FRONT DOORS TOO STRONG. *BF *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 11, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2003
BAD PAINT WHICH IS NOW PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND ROOF, THOUGH THE REST OF THE CAR IS JUST FINE.*AK
POWER TRAIN
Apr 28, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO SATISFY HIM AS A LONG TIME CUSTOMER. MR SCC *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 14, 2003
Incident date: Mar 12, 2003
CONSUMER DROVE OVER AN EXPOSED PORTION OF A RAILROAD TRACK AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER SUSTAINING BURNS FROM THE DEPLOYMENT CHEMICALS. *JB
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Apr 5, 2003
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
THE PAINT ON THIS VEHICLE IS JUST FALLING OFF IN SPLOTCHES. A MECHANIC FRIEND OF MINE SAID THAT WAS TYPICAL OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL. HE CLAIMS THE MANUFACTURER USED THE INCORRECT PRIMER AND FINAL PAINT. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 7, 2002
Incident date: May 20, 2002
AT 28-32 MPH VEHICLE JERKS/SHIFTS TO SECOND GEAR, AND RPMS GO TO 3000-4000. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE AT THIS POINT. TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN SECOND GEAR,.CONSUMER HAS TO SHUT OFF ENGINE TO GET OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONLY ONCE AT 55 MPH, ALL OTHER TIMES AT 28-32MPH.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 28, 2002
VEHICLE SEEMS TO DOWNSHIFT, OR NOT GET ENOUGH GAS, DRIVING IT WILL GO INTO LOWER GEAR, ENGINE WILL REV, ODOMETER GOES OVER 5, IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FROM SHUTTING OFF, I DRIVE IT IN LOWER GEAR. FIRST STARTED AFTER DRIVING APP. 50 MILES, NOW IT WON'T STAY RUNNING. HAVE REPLACED THE COIL, DID NOT HELP*... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
May 28, 2002
VEHICLE SEEMS TO DOWNSHIFT, OR NOT GET ENOUGH GAS, DRIVING IT WILL GO INTO LOWER GEAR, ENGINE WILL REV, ODOMETER GOES OVER 5, IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FROM SHUTTING OFF, I DRIVE IT IN LOWER GEAR. FIRST STARTED AFTER DRIVING APP. 50 MILES, NOW IT WON'T STAY RUNNING. HAVE REPLACED THE COIL, DID NOT HELP*... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 1, 2002
Incident date: Sep 29, 2001
COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE. ALSO EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS BLOWING OUT BLUE SMOKE FROM PIPE AREA. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 16, 2001
Incident date: May 27, 2001
VEHICLE WAS STOLEN, TRAVELING WET ROAD, APPROX. 40MPH, LOST CONTROL, HIT AND BROKE TELEPHONE POLE, FRONTAL DAMAGE,BENT FRAME, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAR PURCHASED 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO INCIDENT, THIEF FLED SCENE. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 4, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON TWO SIMILAR VEHICLES, ALSO ON EVERY SPIRIT, ACCLAIM, SUNDANCE, SHADOW I'VE SEEN ON THE ROAD OR IN THE JUNKYARD. THIS PIECE OF CONDUIT RUNNING BETWEEN THE SPINDLE PLATES HAS CRACKED ON EVERY ONE I'VE COME ACROSS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR, THINKING IT WAS OK BUT THE... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON TWO SIMILAR VEHICLES, ALSO ON EVERY SPIRIT, ACCLAIM, SUNDANCE, SHADOW I'VE SEEN ON THE ROAD OR IN THE JUNKYARD. THIS PIECE OF CONDUIT RUNNING BETWEEN THE SPINDLE PLATES HAS CRACKED ON EVERY ONE I'VE COME ACROSS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR, THINKING IT WAS OK BUT THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Apr 20, 2001
THE ENGINE REVS WHILE STOPPED, CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKES IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE FORWARD, THE PROBLEM OCCURS MORE WHEN THE VEHICLES AIR CONDITIONING/DEFROST SYSTEM IS ON, WHEN MECHANIC REPAIRS THE VACUUM LEAKS, IT HELPS FOR A WHILE, BUT THEN THE PROBLEM RESURFACES. NLM
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Apr 20, 2001
CONSUMER WILL PUT HEATING UNIT ON HEAT SETTING OR VENT SETTING AND WHEN ACCELERATING, IT KICKS INTO DEFROST MOVING THE AIR CIRCULATION FROM PROPER VENTILATION TO DASH VENTILATION, ALSO CAUSING ENGINE TO REV UP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: May 25, 2000
SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE DASH VENTS. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 8, 2000
SPORADIC BEHAVIOR, VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE PAST 30 MPH. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 13, 2000
Incident date: Jan 6, 2000
FEL PUMP FAILURE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Oct 6, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WON'T GO FORWARD AND THE ENGINE RACED. TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Oct 6, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WON'T GO FORWARD AND THE ENGINE RACED. TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AND IT LOCKED UP. CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 6 BLOCKS AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED AN ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROLLER. THE ORIG... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Oct 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AND IT LOCKED UP. CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 6 BLOCKS AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED AN ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROLLER. THE ORIG... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SCHOOL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AND IT LOCKED UP. CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 6 BLOCKS AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED AN ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROLLER. THE ORIG... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
ON ONE OCCASION VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CLIPPING SIDE OF HOUSE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 18, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 45MPH OR SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, VEHICLE JUST CUTS OFF. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 12, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
WAS GOING 35MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. ACCLAIM WAS CROSSING INTERSECTION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 2, 1999
THE ADJUSTER ON THE SIDE IS COMING LOOSE FROM USE. IT WILL NOT ADJUST THE SHOLDER BELT PROPERLY ACROSS MY 3YR OLD SON'S BODY, WG=HEN THE SEAT IS USED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE READ SEAT. I AM GOING TO CONTACT FISHER-PRICE TOMMARROW AND LET THEM KNOW THE DATE OF MGG ON THE MODEL 79750 IS 2/18/98. WE BOUG... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 16, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1996
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 18, 1999
Incident date: May 3, 1999
WHEN CONSUMER PUTS FOOT ON THE BRAKES THE MOTOR RACES, NO PROBLEMS FOUND. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 22, 1999
Incident date: Apr 16, 1999
I NEED TO GET THIS COMPONENT CLEANED EVERY 10K MILES. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. I SHOW 7 FAILURES (IT CONTINUES TO FAIL UNTIL THE THROTTLE BODY IS CLEANED). SINCE ALL THE DO AT THE SHOP IS CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY, I FELT WHY BOTHER. THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE. I SHOULD HAVE COMPLAINED SOONER. I HAD J... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 6, 1999
CRACK IN REAR SUSPENSION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jun 20, 1994
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE JERKS. ALSO, SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL GO BACKWARDS, BUT WILL NOT GO FORWARDS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND NOW IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. THE DEALER SAID IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY TO REPLACE IT A 3RD TIME, AND STATED THAT THE CONSUMER WOU... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 5, 1995
SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 5, 1995
SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 5, 1995
SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 14, 1991
HEAD GASKET FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 14, 1991
ENGINE BELTS FAILED, TIMING AND ALTERNATOR CAUSING OVERHEATING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 14, 1991
ENGINE BELTS FAILED, TIMING AND ALTERNATOR CAUSING OVERHEATING.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
THE SEALS ON BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED ALLOWING MOISTURE AND DUST TO ENTER, THUS CLOUDING THE LENSES AND REFLECTORS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LIGHTING IS GREATLY DIMINISHED (AT LEAST 50%). THE MANUFACTURER OUGHT TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE UNITS. ADDITIONAL PROBLEM WITH LIGHTING: TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 29, 1998
Incident date: Aug 12, 1994
MOISTURE BUILDS UP IN THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS UNTILL A POOL OF WATER DEVEOPES. THIS POOL OF WATER THAN MOVES AROUND INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT CAUSING THE HOT HALOGEN BULB TO BURST AND ALL OF SUDDEN YOU DON'T HAVE ANY HEADLIGHTS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 13, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1998
WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE ENGINE IDLES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFROMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Dec 6, 1996
ALTERNATOR BELT FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 30, 1998
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jul 13, 1998
DOOR HINGES WELDED TO SHEET METAL OF DOOR, IF WELD WAS TO BREAK THE DOOR WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE BODY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 28, 1998
Incident date: May 20, 1998
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT AND BURNED THREE WIRES.
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY BROKE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 26, 1998
Incident date: May 26, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTING IN SEVERE SHAKING OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ALSO WELD BROKE ON REAR TRAILING ARM. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 26, 1998
Incident date: May 26, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTING IN SEVERE SHAKING OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ALSO WELD BROKE ON REAR TRAILING ARM. *AK
Showing 50 of 120 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 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) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
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 — 1991 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
31 manufacturer communications from 30 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 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 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
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
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
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
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
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
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
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *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