Chrysler Lebaron 1982
Model Lebaron made in 1982 by Chrysler got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, suspension and vehicle speed control.
Model 1982
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||||||||||||
82V063000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1982 to 05/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 69 | 06/04/1982 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/15/1982 | 07/02/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace defective brake fluid without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake hydraulic system.consequences of defect: loss of braking ability could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: vehicle should not be driven until the purging procedure has beenperformed. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
82V055000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1982 to 04/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 4000 | 06/09/1982 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/27/1982 | 06/08/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front suspension ball joint stud to steering knuckle clampbolts.consequences of defect: this condition would result in partial loss of frontwheel support, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: front wheel drive vehicles should not be hoisted from under the frontsuspension control arms. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
81V111000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1980 to 07/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 150000 | 10/06/1981 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/22/1981 | 09/28/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The automatic speed control switch may stick in the resume position restricting return movement. this will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The shield portion of the resume slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic speed controlsystems.system: electric power accessories; automatic speed control switch.consequences of defect: failure of the speed control to deactivate could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.note: manufacturer advises disconnection of the speed control device to preventits use prior to having it repaired. |
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 | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
Vehicles k-frame recall for rust then shock towers have rusted through due to the already severe rusting and ineffective prior recall. tt |