Plymouth Horizon 1987
Model Horizon made in 1987 by Plymouth got 13 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension. The car has one 2.2l engine.
Model 1987
| 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 | 23/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 860422 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 27/44/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 860422 |
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 - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V132000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 11/01/1986 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 95000 | 03/04/1992 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/05/1991 | 08/07/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leaks can result in a fire when near a source ofignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The fuel supply pressure regulator assembly will be replaced with a new assembly to ensure integrity of the fuel supply system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE91076 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/23/1991 | 08/10/1991 | FUEL RESERVOIR LEAKS | 91V132000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/05/1994 | |||
| Purchased vehicle used the engine stalls and cuts off when driving the vehicle. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/10/1995 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 12/10/1995 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump failed, causing accident/fire. *dh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/19/1996 | |||
| Requesting any information pertaining to vehicle. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 12/10/1995 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/10/1995 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/16/1999 | 1 | ||
| Rear axle rusted causing it to break away from the mount resulting in damage to vehicle and loss to control. (ohio traffic crash report). mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/10/1995 | 08/07/1995 | ||
| Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/03/1993 | |||
| Power steering; when driving the car the power steering go out. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/04/2000 | 2 | 09/09/1986 | |
| Driver's outside door handle is broken for the second time. also, rear door, behind the passenger, won't open from the outside. in case of an emergency it will be dangerous. dealer has made repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2097 | |
| Top tread of tire , from sidewall to sidewall was completely torn off. metal casing is showing around the whole tire where the tread use to be.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/17/1997 | 03/01/1987 | ||
| Sudden acceleration; only way vehicle could be stopped was by turning off the ignition. *ak | |||