Chrysler Laser 1985
Model Laser made in 1985 by Chrysler got 6 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other and power train. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, seats. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 2.2l engine.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/23/21 | 22/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/33/27 | 26/43/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/29/23 | 21/37/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/25/23 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 816 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 22/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/33/26 | 25/42/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 85 517 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/33/26 | 25/43/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/29/23 | 21/37/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 3 | 84 813 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE89016 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/29/1988 | 02/21/1989 | HORN FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/21/1989 | 08/01/1989 | HORN MALFUNCTIONS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| C88001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/18/1988 | 10/30/1989 | SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87045 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/07/1987 | 11/17/1987 | SEAT FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88008 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/17/1987 | 05/18/1988 | SEAT ATTACHMENT | 88V061000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/12/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1988 | |
| Engine fire after fuel regulator recall repair, consumer believes fire may be related to recall as it was reported by investigators that fire started between back of engine and firewall. (85v-010) | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Faulty fuel regulator hose failed after recall repair resulting in vehicle fire. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire, after recall work was completed on the faulty fuel regulator hose. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 08/09/1995 | ||
| Heard a rattling sound from rear of vehicle whevever hitting a small bump. the noise was caused by a broken steel tube inside of rear axle. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driver side power seat outboard track failed, | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driver side power seat outboard track failed, | |||