Chrysler E Class

Model E Class made by Chrysler got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure, suspension. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
82V092000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1982 to 09/01/1982V (Vehicle)47909/17/1982MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/24/198210/07/1982
Defect SummaryThe travel computer system wiring, on the involved vehicles, may be improperly connected. this condition can cause damage to internal components.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe wiring will be reconnected to ensure proper functioning of ignition system..
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional travel computersystems.system: electrical; travel computer system, wiring.consequences of defect: damage to internal components of the systems interfacemodule could affect the engine ignition system causing loss of ignition alongwith the inability to restart the engine. this presents a traffic hazard fromwhich an accident could result.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
82V091000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1982 to 09/01/1982V (Vehicle)523409/17/1982MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/22/198210/08/1982
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may be equipped with an electrical fuel filler door release which is activated through a coiled current carrying wire (a solenoid). a short in the solenoid could cause sparking at the attaching screws of the solenoid.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryA solenoid ground wire will be installed, by the dealer, to prevent sparking of solenoid.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filler pipe cap.consequences of defect: electrical sparking at the solenoid attaching screwscould ignite any fuel vapors that may be present at the fuel filler pipe cap.personal injury and fire damage could result.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
82V123000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1982 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)5000012/16/1982MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/09/198212/15/1982
Defect SummaryHydraulic brake tubing routed to the left rear wheel brake system may have been bent out of shape during assembly and could chafe against the exhaust system hanger bolt.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and relocate tube, if necessary. a retaining clip will be installed to ensure adequate clearance for the tubing; any damaged tubes will also be replaced.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake tubing.consequences of defect: continued chafing will eventually wear a hole in thetubing and result in loss of brake fluid and partial loss of brakingcapability, which could cause an accident.note: the brake warning light should alert operator to the partial system loss.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
89V052000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1980 to 07/01/1983V (Vehicle)50000006/29/1989ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/29/198904/13/1989
Defect SummaryFront suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.
Consequence SummaryControl arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.
NotesSystem: front suspension crossmember.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
EA91010CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/10/199012/31/1991TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
05/01/19961
 K frame rusted through after recall repairs.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT
05/15/19965
 Front strut leaking. *dh