Plymouth Reliant 1981

Model Reliant made in 1981 by Plymouth got 3 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, structure and unknown or other. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, suspension and vehicle speed control.

Reliant year 1981

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1981

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
81V021000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 01/01/1981 to 01/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	32	05/06/1981	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	02/11/1981	03/06/1981
Defect Summary	Brake fluid may contain an excessive amount of water. this can cause degradation of braking performance or brake failure under a variety of circumstances.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Existing brake fluid will be removed from brake system and brake system will be refilled with fresh brake fluid.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake fluid.consequences of defect: poor brake performance may increase stopping distances.brake failure could occur without prior warning. either condition may result inan accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
81V093000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 03/01/1981 to 06/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	110000	08/13/1981	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	08/05/1981	08/11/1981
Defect Summary	The stop lamp switches installed on the subject vehicles may have inadequate internal switch contact pressure due to an incorrect formation of the switch contact terminals. this lack of switch contact continuity may render the (stop) brake warning lights inoperative.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The stop lamp switches on all involved vehicles will be replaced and properly formed terminals will be installed at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; stop lamp switch.consequences of defect: other drivers would not be alerted to vehicle brakingand a rear end collision could result.
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.
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE85011	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/14/1984	07/31/1985	ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES	84V147000
	There is no summary currently available
POWER TRAIN
EA91010	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	12/10/1990	12/31/1991	TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
	There is no summary currently available
SUSPENSION
PE89093	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/01/1989	03/29/1989	FRAME CORROSION	89V052000
	There is no summary currently available
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DP86010	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/21/1986	08/20/1986	FRAME AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS
	Frame and chassis components

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
EQUIPMENT
01/01/1901		1
	1981 plymouth reliant k-car. consumer states accelerator problems. *tgw the consumer stated his parents purchased the above mentioned vehicle. but, since he did most of the driving, he asked them if he could install cruise control. he then purchased it and installed it himself. the unit received its control pulses from magnets around the drive shaft, with a magnetic pick up sensor. after about eight months, the unit he installed started to act erratic. sometimes he would set the cruise speed, but when he approached traffic, he tapped the cancel button, the vehicle would continue to speed up. there was no effect when applying the brake pedal. the consumer then purchased another cruise control unit and experienced the same problem.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01/05/1995		5
	Death resulted from side impact, attorney for client. *aw
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01/01/1901		1
	1981 plymouth reliant k-car. consumer states accelerator problems. *tgw the consumer stated his parents purchased the above mentioned vehicle. but, since he did most of the driving, he asked them if he could install cruise control. he then purchased it and installed it himself. the unit received its control pulses from magnets around the drive shaft, with a magnetic pick up sensor. after about eight months, the unit he installed started to act erratic. sometimes he would set the cruise speed, but when he approached traffic, he tapped the cancel button, the vehicle would continue to speed up. there was no effect when applying the brake pedal. the consumer then purchased another cruise control unit and experienced the same problem.