Chrysler New Yorker 1985
Model New Yorker made in 1985 by Chrysler got 13 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.6l.
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 | 20/23/21 | 22/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 5 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/23/21 | 22/29/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 22/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 5 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/23/22 | 23/29/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 5 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V105000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 580000 | 11/15/1988 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.2l turbo charged engine. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V010000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 53000 | 02/09/1985 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/01/1985 | 02/15/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.2 liter turbo engine. system: fuel hose. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 59200 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was drive from home to a convenience about a half mile. turned vehicle off went into the store, came out approx.5 minutes, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. opened hood saw the alternator was on fire. put out fire by hand. replaced alternator. no damage to vehicle. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 59200 | ||
| Vehicle was drive from home to a convenience about a half mile. turned vehicle off went into the store, came out approx.5 minutes, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. opened hood saw the alternator was on fire. put out fire by hand. replaced alternator. no damage to vehicle | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/18/1995 | |||
| Consumer had parked the car when across the street looked back car caught on fire . tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Female connector pins loosens, causing fuel pump power loss-stalling | |||
| 10/04/1995 | |||
| The electrical fuel pump inside the fuel tank failed, the fuel pump wires burned. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 57900 | 1 | |
| Started vehicle, put into drive noticed brakes a little spongy drove approx. a quarter of mile applied brakes, brake peddle went to floor no braking action had to apply emergency brake to stop. towed vehicle home, replaced master cylinder, found fluid to be black. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 57900 | ||
| Started vehicle, put into drive noticed brakes a little spongy drove approx. a quarter of mile applied brakes, brake peddle went to floor no braking action had to apply emergency brake to stop. towed vehicle home, replaced master cylinder, found fluid to be black. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 02/27/1994 | 2 | ||
| Too much free play in steering wheel must turn quarter and a half. appears to be loss motion. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/09/2002 | |||
| When putting vehicle in drive engine revved and vehicle accelerated on it's own. consumer applied brake, pedal felt spongy. vehicle hit the gate in parking garage, then a concrete ramp. consumer was then able to shift to park and shut off engine. damage to vehicle unknown at this time, no injuries. on 11 apr 2002 while backing up enine revved again, consumer was able to shut off engine.*ak | |||