1987 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
2 recalls — 13 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.
91V132000 Aug 5, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKS FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy
THE FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
TIRES
Sep 5, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
TOP TREAD OF TIRE , FROM SIDEWALL TO SIDEWALL WAS COMPLETELY TORN OFF. METAL CASING IS SHOWING AROUND THE WHOLE TIRE WHERE THE TREAD USE TO BE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: May 16, 1999
REAR AXLE RUSTED CAUSING IT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE MOUNT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND LOSS TO CONTROL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 7, 2000
Incident date: Feb 4, 2000
DRIVER'S OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME. ALSO, REAR DOOR, BEHIND THE PASSENGER, WON'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IT WILL BE DANGEROUS. DEALER HAS MADE REPAIRS. *AK *ML
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1995
TRANSMISSION/ AIR-CONDITIONER/ BRAKES/ PARKING BRAKE FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1995
TRANSMISSION/ AIR-CONDITIONER/ BRAKES/ PARKING BRAKE FAILED.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Oct 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1995
TRANSMISSION/ AIR-CONDITIONER/ BRAKES/ PARKING BRAKE FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1995
TRANSMISSION/ AIR-CONDITIONER/ BRAKES/ PARKING BRAKE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1995
TRANSMISSION/ AIR-CONDITIONER/ BRAKES/ PARKING BRAKE FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 22, 1997
Incident date: Mar 17, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION; ONLY WAY VEHICLE COULD BE STOPPED WAS BY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 4, 1997
REQUESTING ANY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VEHICLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 30, 1996
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/FIRE. *DH
Crash
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1994
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED THE ENGINE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 3, 1993
POWER STEERING; WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING GO OUT. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1987 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 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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