1987 Chrysler Lebaron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 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.
Drivers floormat mispositioned such as to interfere with accelerator pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Floormat may restrict return of accelerator pedal to theidle position.
Remedy
Floormat will be replaced with a redesigned mat to eliminate the interference.
Owner complaints
42 complaints5 involved a crash7 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc)
Vehicle was stopped with the engine running to make a left turn, smoke began to appear from right driver side, once the turn was made more smoke began to build up. Vehicle pulled into private property were flames began to become apparent on driver side, flames began to move towards passenger side…
Vehicle was stopped with the engine running to make a left turn, smoke began to appear from right driver side, once the turn was made more smoke began to build up. Vehicle pulled into private property were flames began to become apparent on driver side, flames began to move towards passenger side of the engine compartment. Local fire department arrived to assist in extinguish flames. Once the fire was put out, extensive damage was seen on driver side of vehicle where a majority of the electrical system(alternator power regulator, battery) IS located, fire progressed toward alt, power steer, compressor where it sustained significant damage but not extensive near electrical components. Prior to fire/smoke, engine operations was normal, no check engine light, no check oil light, no overheating, no power loss, vehicle performed well up into the fire began to spread and further damage the engine compartment. Loud popping sound was heard at the start of the fire on the driver side of the vehicle's engine compartment. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
On monday, july 22, 2002, approximately 6:00pm, after returning home from lima, ohio returning to my home in lakeview, ohio, I proceeded to unload my 3 grandchildren and two children and myself into the house. when puting away the groceries, within a matter of seconds, we all heard two booms and…
On monday, july 22, 2002, approximately 6:00pm, after returning home from lima, ohio returning to my home in lakeview, ohio, I proceeded to unload my 3 grandchildren and two children and myself into the house. when puting away the groceries, within a matter of seconds, we all heard two booms and looked out the window of the kitchen and saw my 1987 chrysler lebaron engolfed in smoke, could not even see any flames at this time because of all the smoke. all the children (5) and myself had to evacuate my home because of all the smoke and fumes, ran down the street, someone down the street called the fire department, and then when I could get to a phone, I did. the fire department chief indicated that the same thing happened to a car that was about two blocks over, was the same year and everything. the chief also said that he heard there was a recall on this particular vehicle. please e-mail me back asap about any information you may have on this. it would be greatly appreciated, and please check into this and call me at the home number indicated or email my daughter-in-law at the email address indicated.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Consumer can smell fumes.there's manufacturer's recall # 480 for fuel injector failure. *ak the dealer pointed out there was no recall for the vehicle but could fix the problem if the consumer pays. *yh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's and passenger's seat belt latches will not go into the buckle assmebly, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Car sold to me with a cracked/broken frame, informed by reliable sources that sale was illegal. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed resulting in fire. (Ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Steering failed,resulting in a crash / unable to direct vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While looking over the engine noticed that timing belts was worn out. Dealer has been contacted. Outside edge of belt IS eaten away by lip on tension pulley until belt IS destroyed. *Adj
- Structure › Body
Paint on the cars' roof and trunk IS severly ashy white and peeling. I have noticed that this IS a common problem with lebarons around the same year. mine IS a 87. possible bad binder in the paint, bad primer, or moisture during setup IS the cause. will the company fix this problem? it's a beautiful style car and the paints appearance really hurts it. thankyou. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
When driving at low speeds the engine completely shuts down, causing loss of vehicle control. possible causes of failure include fuel pump assembly and lines, and ignition coil, all of which were replaced and the problem has been corrected. *Ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket blew out, reason unknown. Consumer believed this condition occurred due to defective engine head. Dealer/mfr. Not notified at this time. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Automatic transmission · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Transmission failed.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition key can be removed without being in park.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes locked and sent owner thru two lane of traffic.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Consumer was driving, noticed smoke coming from the hood and the vehicle was on fire in the engine comparment. consumer stated the cause of the problem was the fuel injection system.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Pickup coil failed.
- Structure
While driving slammed on brakes, heard loud pop, checked vehicle, left wheel was leaning, frame cracked, according to welding shop, factory weld on frame was broke, could have caused crash. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel leakage.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
During vehicle operation, the vehicle stalled at 55 mph due to short in fuel pump. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control only disengages while foot IS on brake pedal, when foot IS removed from brakes, cruise control reengages.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel loose.
- Electrical system
Electrical short caused engine fire. *Dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed.
- Fuel system, gasoline
While driving vehicle consumer begin to smell smoke thru the vents-pulled over stop car -pulled the hood and auto was burning.-then called 911. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The drivers side seat belt buckle will not unlatch. Please describe. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering gear bolts loosen
There is no summary currently available
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
- Tire/frame interference
There is no summary currently available
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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