Chrysler Laser 1986

Model Laser made in 1986 by Chrysler got 1 consumer complain there are 4 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, seats. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.5l.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/27/2526/34/29Regular$ 7503850816
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/24/2222/31/25Premium$ 9213850825
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/35/2928/45/34Regular$ 6473850816
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD19/28/2221/36/26Premium$ 9213850825
( 2.5L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/25/2425/32/28Regular$ 7823850816
( 2.5L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD23/32/2726/41/31Regular$ 6943850816

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION
08E033000FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS E (Equipment)690305/22/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/14/200804/17/2008
Defect SummaryFederal 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryFederal 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.
NotesThis 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE89016CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/29/198802/21/1989HORN FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
SEATS
PE87045CHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/07/198711/17/1987SEAT FAILURES
 There is no summary currently available
EA88008CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/17/198705/18/1988SEAT ATTACHMENT88V061000
 There is no summary currently available
C88001CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/18/198810/30/1989SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL
09/01/1998209/10/1986
 Engine fire believed to be the result of using recalled fuel injector hoses. this has happened twice and both time it is believed recalled part were used for repair.