Chrysler Lebaron 1983
Model Lebaron made in 1983 by Chrysler got 2 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seats. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 82V085000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1982 to 08/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 1236 | 09/03/1982 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/09/1982 | 09/24/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will reroute the hydraulic brake tube, if necessary, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description; passenger vehicles.system: parking brakes; hydraulic brake tube, routing.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability, loss of vehiclecontrol, and an accident could occur.note: the instrument panel brake warning light should alert driver to theproblem. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP88004 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/27/1987 | 02/19/1988 | STALLING | ||
| Stalling | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/27/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. (ohio state police report) | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 08/17/1995 | |||
| While driving, driver's seat slid forward; could not stop seat from moving forward; caused seat belt to tighen around chest and neck; electrical seats. *ak | |||