Plymouth Volare 1976

Model Volare made in 1976 by Plymouth got 3 consumer complains as well as 8 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and suspension. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
76V037000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)240004/01/1976MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/09/197610/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 209.vehicle equipped with six cylinder engine havingcalifornia emission package.possibility that fuel vapor return line may havebeen misrouted in a manner which allows interference between the line andalternator drive belt.if this condition exists, return line abrasionresulting from interference could result in fuel leakage, with the potentialfor an engine compartment fire.(correct by inspecting and relocatingreturnline to preclude interference).
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
77V017000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)296703/29/1977MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC02/09/197710/12/1979571110
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. the tire pressure placards incorrectly specify the front tire pressure for maximum load conditions. as a result, tires could fail due to overloading.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe owner will be sent the correct placard and has the option of installing it him/herself or having the dealer install it, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; tire information placards.consequences of defect: if tire failure occurs, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could occur.note: to eliminate any potential for overloading of the front tires, theinflation pressure of the front tires should be set at 26 psi and maintained atthat level.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
77V242000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)130000003/10/1978ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/28/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for acceleration. a distorted seal however, may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a new seal having improved distortion resistance and will ensure proper adjustment. this will be done free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; carburetor accelerator pump.consequences of defect: should stalling occur in certain traffic situations, anaccident may result.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
77V240000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)120745801/03/1978MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/28/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; hood secondary latch/striker.consequences of defect: the hood could spring open during vehicle operation,obscuring the drivers view of the road and, possibly, causing an accident.note: if the vehicle was previously recalled for correction of the servicebrake hydraulic system, the secondary hood catch service should also have beencompleted.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
76V055000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)4800006/11/1976MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/13/197610/12/1979571210
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NotesChrysler campaign no 211.possibility that the automatic locking lap beltretractor on front outboard seat belt assemblies may intermittently fail toengage in the locked position when the belt is extracted for occupants use.ifthe retractor fails to lock, a belted occupant may not be adequately restrainedduring impact.(correct by inspecting and installing specially developed clipto increase clutch torque output to ensure engagement of the retractor lockingpawl).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
77V188000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)122500011/28/1977MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/25/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; steel brake tubes.consequences of defect: loss of front wheel braking capability could resultwhich would increase the vehicle stopping distance and could lead to anaccident.note: illumination of the red warning signal on the instrument panel shouldalert driver that brake malfunction has occurred.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
76V125000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)4000009/13/1976MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/10/197610/12/1979
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NotesChrysler campaign no 217.equipped with power brakes.possibility that thepower brake booster may contain silencer pad that restricts input air duringbrake pedal application due to excessive silencer material density.if thiscondition exists, it could cause braking action delay on rapid pedalapplication and increased stopping distance.(correct by inspecting andreworking suspect booster and removing silencer pad).passenger vehicle.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM
78V097000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/1975 to 10/01/1977V (Vehicle)110000005/19/1978MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/01/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryPossible fatigue failure can occur in the frame support plates (front suspension pivot bar support plate) that connects a portion of the front suspension to the vehicle frame on the involved vehicles.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect support plates for indications of failure and, if necessary, will replace the plates. additional support brackets will also be installed to reinforce the support plate at the pivot bar attachments.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; frame support plate.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions, this failure couldaffect vehicle directional control, particularly during heavy brakeapplication. this will result in loss of vehicle control without prior warningand a vehicle accident.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06/28/2006106/08/2006
 I just purchased a used vehicle and attempted to confirm with the dealership in my town if safety recalls had been done, this is a 1976 chrysler volare with myself and my wife being the second owners. the person at the dealership refused to do any research and stated that he had been working at the dealership since 1981 and they were not required to correct safety recalls free of charge. what options do i have. all we wanted was to find out if the recalls had been corrected and if not to have them done. *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/28/2006106/08/2006
 I just purchased a used vehicle and attempted to confirm with the dealership in my town if safety recalls had been done, this is a 1976 chrysler volare with myself and my wife being the second owners. the person at the dealership refused to do any research and stated that he had been working at the dealership since 1981 and they were not required to correct safety recalls free of charge. what options do i have. all we wanted was to find out if the recalls had been corrected and if not to have them done. *nm
SUSPENSION - FRONT
06/28/2006106/08/2006
 I just purchased a used vehicle and attempted to confirm with the dealership in my town if safety recalls had been done, this is a 1976 chrysler volare with myself and my wife being the second owners. the person at the dealership refused to do any research and stated that he had been working at the dealership since 1981 and they were not required to correct safety recalls free of charge. what options do i have. all we wanted was to find out if the recalls had been corrected and if not to have them done. *nm

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
WACHEHALIS98532CAMBEL CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP