1988 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER

5 recalls — 50 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
95I001004 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.
411,678 vehicles affected
95I001008 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES DURING JULY 1996.
1,262,000 vehicles affected
88V107000 Jul 1, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.
Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT FUEL TANKS.
4,000 vehicles affected
88V010000 Jan 26, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
375 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS Jul 28, 2005
1988 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.*MR THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A TORN LEFT ROTARY CUFF, SHOULDER AND BACK INJURIES. THE DRIVER REFERENCED A CLOCKSPING RECALL. *NM
Crash 1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Mar 1, 2005
DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLAMP LENSES ARE TO BRIGHT. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 23, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. WHEN THE CONSUMER LEFT THE REPAIR SHOP THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE NO LONGER OPERATES. *PH *NLM
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Aug 22, 2002
THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY PIVOTS UP AND DOWN IN THE DRIVERS HAND. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER IS VERY DIFFICULT FTO MOVE UNLESS THE DRIVER PIVOTS THE STEERING COLUMN UP HOLDING THE STEERING COLUMN IN PLACE WHILE MOVING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT HE COULD FORCE A 1/16TH THICK, 1 INCH WIDE PIECE OF STEEL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO ARTIFICALLY HOLD THE STEERING COLUMN IN A HIGH POSITION, OVERRIDING THE ADJUSTABLE CAPABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN, TO STOP THE PROBLEM OF NOT BEING ABLE TO EASILY MOVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER. PLEASE COMMENT ON THE SAFTETY OF THIS SOLUTION FOR THE DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS OF THIS VEHICLE. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS MISSPELLED ON YOUR FORM. THE CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS IS [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Aug 22, 2002
THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY PIVOTS UP AND DOWN IN THE DRIVERS HAND. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER IS VERY DIFFICULT FTO MOVE UNLESS THE DRIVER PIVOTS THE STEERING COLUMN UP HOLDING THE STEERING COLUMN IN PLACE WHILE MOVING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT HE COULD FORCE A 1/16TH THICK, 1 INCH WIDE PIECE OF STEEL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO ARTIFICALLY HOLD THE STEERING COLUMN IN A HIGH POSITION, OVERRIDING THE ADJUSTABLE CAPABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN, TO STOP THE PROBLEM OF NOT BEING ABLE TO EASILY MOVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER. PLEASE COMMENT ON THE SAFTETY OF THIS SOLUTION FOR THE DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS OF THIS VEHICLE. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS MISSPELLED ON YOUR FORM. THE CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS IS [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Apr 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED MULTIFUNCTION SWITCHES PUT IN AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING. NLM CONSUMER SOLD VEHICLE. *JG
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH Oct 30, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT CONSUMER CANNOT SEE, HIGH AND LOW BEAMS DO NOT WORK. THERE IS A SUBSTANCE ON LIGHT BULBS, PREVENTING DRIVER TO SEE. DEALERS IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Jul 6, 2000
OXYGEN SENSOR BURNT WIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 19, 2000
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Apr 24, 2000
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR AND PIVOT ARMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Apr 24, 2000
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR AND PIVOT ARMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Mar 28, 2000
INSTALLATION ON THE WIRE HARNESS DRY ROTTED AND BURNED THE WIRES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND IN THE DOOR PANEL. CONSUMER STOPPED FIRE FROM STARTING BY UNHOOKING THE BATTERY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 15, 2000
OIL BURNING FAILS TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AT 50,000 MILES. NOW AT 120,000 MILES THE DEALER SAIDS I NEED TO REPLACE THE HEADS ON THIS CAR. I HAVE KNOWEST THAT ALL THE PLYMOUTH VANS I SEE ON THE ROAD THEY THEY ALL SMOKE ALL THE TIME LIKE MIND. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Feb 4, 2000
STEERING GEAR BOX GETS STUCK. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Sep 8, 1999
ACCIDENTAL FIRE--MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY A LIQUID COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH Dec 11, 1998
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON, A BURNING SMELL DEVELOPED. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY INCREASINGLY VISIBLE PLUMES OF SMOKE WHICH EVENTUALLY IMPAIRED DRIVING VISIBILITY. FLAME WAS VISIBLE BRIEFLY. AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE A CLASS C FIRE AS THE SMOKE AND FIRE DIMINISHED. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY AS LONG AS THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS NOT TURNED ON. UPON EXAMINATION BY AN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST, IT WAS FOUND THAT A SPRING ON THE DIMMER SWITCH USED AS A VARIABLE RESISTOR HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SWITCH HOUSING MAKING CONTACT WITH THE FRAME OF THE DASH ASSEMBLY CAUSING A DEAD SHORT TO GROUND. AS THE SPRING WAS ELECTRONICALLY RESISTIVE BY DESIGN, IT GLOWED TO A BRIGHT ORANGE IGNITING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AROUND THE SWITCH. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR THE AFORE MENTIONED VEHICLE WAS CONTACTED. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY MANDATORY OR VOLUNTARY RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS. HOWEVER, THEY KNEW THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS UPGRADED WITH A SOLID STATE DIMMER COMPONENT (P/N 56021889-AA).
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Oct 15, 1998
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS FAULTY. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT OR TIGHTEN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THIS WAS IN AUGUST, AND THEY STILL HAVEN`T GOTTEN THE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID Jul 31, 1998
STEERING WHEEL FLUID LEAKAGE CAUSED FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.
Fire
SEATS Jun 10, 1998
CONSUMER AND WIFE WERE HIT FROM BEHIND AND BOTH, PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SEATS COLLAPSED, LEAVING OCCUPANTS FLAT ON THEIR BACKS. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SUSPENSION May 18, 1998
WHEN DRIVING AT 35MPH AND UP THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY OUT OF CONTROL. NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Sep 29, 1997
ALL 3.0 LITER , 6 CYLINDER ENGINES IN CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH VANS MANUFACTURED IN 1988 ARE FAILING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES DUE TO VALVE SEALS/BUSHINGS MALFUNCTIONING, SOME EVEN DROPPING DOWN INTO CYLINDERS. THERE IS ALSO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND SEVERE AIR POLLUTION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 29, 1997
ALL 3.0 LITER , 6 CYLINDER ENGINES IN CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH VANS MANUFACTURED IN 1988 ARE FAILING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES DUE TO VALVE SEALS/BUSHINGS MALFUNCTIONING, SOME EVEN DROPPING DOWN INTO CYLINDERS. THERE IS ALSO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND SEVERE AIR POLLUTION. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Jul 29, 1997
LIFTGATE BRACKET HAS CRACKED AND BROKEN OFF, DOOR LATCHES POP OPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK Jul 17, 1997
OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL ON TRUNK LATCH.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Jun 27, 1997
SPARE TIRE CABLE FRAYED/BROKE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF. *AK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Jun 11, 1997
SPARE TIRE CABLE FRAYED/BROKE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF THE VEHIC LE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS May 27, 1997
FUEL INJECTION LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 27, 1997
ELECTRICAL FIRE.
Fire
STEERING:COLUMN Mar 18, 1997
WHEN DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL TILT WITHOUT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IT TILTS WHEN MODERATE PULLING PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO TOP OF STEERING WHEEL BY DRIVER. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jan 22, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Jan 22, 1997
LIFT GATE LATCH REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Dec 31, 1996
FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO SHORT IN WIRES.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Dec 12, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED DUE TO TROTTLE STICKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Dec 12, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED DUE TO TROTTLE STICKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Oct 29, 1996
REAR LIFT GATE LATCH FAILED TWICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 23, 1996
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 12, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE, PURCHASED TRUCK USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 9, 1996
PURCHASED THE TRUCK AND THE FIREWALL IS CRACKING . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 20, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE, CAUSED BY LEAK IN FUEL THROTTLE ASSEMBLY, NO WARNING. *AK
Fire 1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Jul 25, 1996
REAR HATCH REMOTE LATCH RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. DH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Jul 12, 1996
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FELL BACK INTO THE REAR SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Jun 24, 1996
THE SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN STUCK FOR TWO YEARS AND HAS YET TO BE OPENED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jun 19, 1996
POWER STEERING RACK/PINION LEAKS. *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 14, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH AND THE BUCKLE HAS BROKEN OFF COMPLETLY.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 10, 1996
SHOULDER STRAPS DO NOT LOCK. WILL NOT RESTRAINT PASSENGER IN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Apr 25, 1996
SCREWS HOLDING TAILGATE LATCH IN PLACE FELL OUT, CAUSING TAILGATE TO POP OPEN. *DSH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Mar 22, 1996
EVAPORATOR INSIDE VEHICLE LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE, ALLOWING VAPORS TO BE INHAILED BY OCCUPANTS. FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE, ONCE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 18, 1996
PURCHASED TRUCK USED DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND IT CAUSE ON FIRE, TRUCK WAS TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR Feb 29, 1996
REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. *SD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 29, 1996
FAILURE TO INSTALL WARNING SYSTEM FOR WHEEL CHAIR LOCKDOWN, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE UNAWARE THAT WHEEL CHAIR WAS NOT SECURED.