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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
82V092000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1982 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 479 | 09/17/1982 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/24/1982 | 10/07/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The travel computer system wiring, on the involved vehicles, may be improperly connected. this condition can cause damage to internal components. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The wiring will be reconnected to ensure proper functioning of ignition system.. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
82V091000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1982 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 5234 | 09/17/1982 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/22/1982 | 10/08/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | A solenoid ground wire will be installed, by the dealer, to prevent sparking of solenoid. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
82V123000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1982 to 11/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 50000 | 12/16/1982 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/09/1982 | 12/15/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Hydraulic 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
89V052000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1980 to 07/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 500000 | 06/29/1989 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/29/1989 | 04/13/1989 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Front 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 Summary | Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: front suspension crossmember.vehicle description: passenger cars. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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POWER TRAIN | ||||||
EA91010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/10/1990 | 12/31/1991 | TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
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Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
K frame rusted through after recall repairs. | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
05/15/1996 | 5 | ||
Front strut leaking. *dh |