1984 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
2 recalls — 2 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.
84V147000 Nov 21, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Remedy
THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 18, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER HOOD AFTER VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. SMOKE THEN TURNED DARK BLACK AND FIRE CAME OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD. EXTINGUISHED FLAMES WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHED R. MUCH CLEAN UP WAS NEEDED FROM EXTINGUISHER . APPROXIMATELY $250.00 WORTH OF PARTS NEEDED NOT TO MENTION 8 HOURS ... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 7, 1998
SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
EPA Fuel Economy — 1984 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 26.0 | 35.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,250 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 22.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 25.0 | 35.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 20.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PLYMOUTH HORIZON
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP84007
Opened: Dec 6, 1983 — Closed: Jun 7, 1984
TRANSAXLE FAILURE
TRANSAXLE FAILURE
PLYMOUTH HORIZON — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH HORIZON across all model years (1978–1990).
33
Total Recalls
31
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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