1985 PLYMOUTH RELIANT

2 recalls — 8 complaints

08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
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 VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
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.
6,903 vehicles affected
84V147000 Nov 21, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
340,000 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT Apr 20, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE FRONT IS SHAKING REAL BADLY, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIE RODS/ BALL JOINTS AND STRUTS.DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES Apr 20, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE FRONT IS SHAKING REAL BADLY, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIE RODS/ BALL JOINTS AND STRUTS.DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Jan 12, 1999
CARBURATOR FAILED SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND HESITATE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 18, 1997
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR Jul 5, 1995
DEALER INSTALLED A TRAILING ARM WHICH BROKE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 20, 1995
HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE. *AW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Apr 20, 1995
RADIATOR REPLACED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE LEAK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Apr 20, 1995
LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILS TO FLASH DUE TO GROUND WIRE FAILURE.