1986 Chrysler Lebaron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Remedy
Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
A service replacement drivers seat cushion (manual seat type) may contain wrong cushion with a brace that could interfere with power seat adjuster mechanism and cause stress on the frame.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.
Remedy
Replace frame with proper power seat frame.
Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.
Owner complaints
25 complaints4 involved a crash5 involved a fire2 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 chrysler lebaron. the contact stated that twenty inches of tread has separated from the driver side front firestone response SE (p18575r14) tire. the failure occurred on june 15, 2007, while driving 35 mph. updated 07/24/07. *Jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Structure
The driver was securing a gate when the selector lever in his 1986 chrysler lebaron moved from park to reverse. as a result the vehicle rolled backwards striking the driver. the driver died from injuries sustained in this accident. *nm complainant IS a consultant engineer who evaluates automobile transmissions. *jb the position indicator was vague and hard to read. *sc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
With engine running, driver exited vehicle to open gate. transmission self shifted from apparent park into reverse and vehicle backed over driver and killed him.*ak
- Electrical system
Consumer states resistor in the electronic panel cluster cause an electrical current over load due to failure of switching transistor. please provide further information. *mr
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle will not start. dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Vehicle has developed a stalling problem , when this happens power steering will fail. Dealer cannot diagnose defect which has occurred over a period of three years, and it was gradually becoming worse. consumer has been advised to get rid of vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle had been driven during the day, then parked in residence garage. approximately 6 hours later, a fire began in the engine compartment. fire marshall investigated and said it was a short circuit in the engine electrical system that started the fire. vehicle was a total loss.
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Rack and pinion steering fell out from under the vehicle which caused poor steering and vibration. Also, there IS some knocking noise dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak
- Child seat › Base · Steering
Vehicle pulled in front of tractor trailer,causing the tractor trailer to broadside vehicle.also, cosco css to disconnected from base, and ejected the child from vehicle. Detective passing this report on to nhtsa.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Valve cover gasket leaks.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire (ohio state police)
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power window tracks break.
- Parking brake
Parking brake has failed and been replaced three times.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer turned off engine, shifted gear in park position, removed key. Minutes later vehicle started to roll backwards ,down a hill, ran into a parked truck. Consumer had noticed that vehicle had jumped out of gear, went from park position to a reverse postion.this defect caused extensive damage and could have caused personal injuries. *ak
- Structure · Structure › Body
Owner states that water comes in vehicle underneath the dashboard when raining, owner feels that this may lead to a fire; owner also notes that floor boards of vehicle have rusted out, because of this, he does not know what IS causing the problem. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump inside gas tank shorted out, vehicle will not start. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. *Dh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine blew up, caught fire. *Dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
The vehicle overheated ,causing the head gaskets to deteriorate. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle overheated, causing the head gaskets to deteriorate. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Underdash fire. *aw
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle accelerated backwards while in park gear, causing accident/injury. *aw
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Station wagon rear lift gate falls not remaining up; poor support. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
While driving, passenger front and passenger rear shoulder/lap belt buckles pop open unexpectedly. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Front brake caliper problem, causing premature wear of brakes rotors. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat attachment failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat attachment
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159…
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159 complaints, 17 alleged accidents, and 26 re-ported injuries for about six times as many cars. Chrysler has proposeda service recall for the subject vehicles.they believe that since ini-tially only one of the four bolts break, at that time the seat rockingmotion IS not a safety problem if promptly repaired. The subject vehiclesare limited to those equipped with an electrical seat adjustment system.proposed action: test request sent to etf 11/23/87.inspection & testingof a few vehicles equipped with the defective seats IS ongoing.===
- Seat failures
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159…
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159 complaints, 17 alleged accidents, and 26 re-ported injuries for about six times as many cars. Chrysler has proposeda service recall for the subject vehicles.they believe that since ini-tially only one of the four bolts break, at that time the seat rockingmotion IS not a safety problem if promptly repaired. The subject vehiclesare limited to those equipped with an electrical seat adjustment system.proposed action:close this pe and open an ea to perform testing.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
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