Chrysler New Yorker 1983
Model New Yorker made in 1983 by Chrysler got 6 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, steering and structure. The car had some investigations: power train, 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Drive train and steering hose failed. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Drive train and steering hose failed. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Frame/strut braces rusted, affecting steering control. *aw | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| Lower control arm rear pivot mounts broke. vehicle not included in recall 89v052000. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 01/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Strut and frame mountings rusted through on left side of vehicle. *skd | |||