Plymouth Reliant 1983
Model Reliant made in 1983 by Plymouth got 1 consumer complain there are 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, 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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 83V060000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1983 to 05/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 3785 | 05/26/1983 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/06/1983 | 07/01/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect rear wheel brake tubes and reroute to ensure proper tube to pivot bracket clearance. any damaged tubes will also be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear hydraulic brake tubes.consequences of defect: tube failure and a partial loss of braking capabilitycould result. this could cause an accident and personal injury.note: illumination of an instrument panel warning light should alert driver toa brake tube failure. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine design with rollover/separator valve, causes excessive noise from engine. *skd | |||