1985 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE
3 recalls, 1 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.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
May 3, 2000
CARBURETOR KEEPS FAILING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, AND WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS. DEALER WILL PROVIDE A REBUILT CARBURETOR. BUT WILL ONLY GUARANTEE IT FOR 3 MONTHS. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 23.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 21.0 | 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.
PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE across all model years (1985, 1988).
9
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths