1988 Chrysler Lebaron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 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.
Owner complaints
32 complaints5 involved a crash2 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle stalls while making a left to right turn if gas tank IS slightly below the 1/2 tank mark. Dealer has no remedy & advised consumer to keep the gas tank full because the fuel pump IS in the gas tank.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle trans disingaged and became as if dropped into neutral,while driving. Trans would not engage in any gear. Vehicle rolled when in park. Vehicle needed new transmission after only 44,500 miles. Trans failure while in gear could have caused accident.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Steering
The paint chipped off my car. then the engine blew for no apparent reason, then my heater went out, but to start with . when I purchased the car it had a power steering leak which was fixed twice but still leaks. the engine was replaced and the timing belt blew when the deler put in the new…
The paint chipped off my car. then the engine blew for no apparent reason, then my heater went out, but to start with . when I purchased the car it had a power steering leak which was fixed twice but still leaks. the engine was replaced and the timing belt blew when the deler put in the new timing belt the cruise control went out. they want to fix things that don't relate to the cruise control in the process. I won't let them. I just want the cruise control fixed. I would also like a new paint job.
- Air bags › Frontal
Hit guardrails, airbag deployed severely burning neck/ face/ear and bruising chest. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Push button locking mechanism on the driver's lap and shoulder belt combination would not unlock, causing the driver to become trapped in the seat which resulted in the occupant cutting the seat belt off before exiting the vehicle. *ak *ML
- Unknown or other
Instrument panel malfunctioned. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt release button failed.
- Tires › Bead
Three tires blew out, possible at the bead. Tire size p19570r15 name wingfoot.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column broke while driving. Plastic around adjuster broke. Cause unknown. vehicle has been taken to dealers. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Paint on the vehicle IS fading away. There are big white patches everywhere.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel column extremely loose.
- Steering · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Loose bolts in steering caused steering problems. Also worn out inner tie rods.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls intermittently in traffic while driving. there has been serveral instances and dealership has not determined what the problem IS. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belts do not release properly and difficult to fasten. also it appeared fastened, but had not locked in place.
- Structure › Frame and members
K frame assembly broke due to corrosion, causing loss of steering.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts failed.
- Structure › Frame and members
Holes where k frame attaches to main frame become enlarged, allowing suspension to move from side to side, causing excessive play in steering.
- Air bags › Frontal
Upon impact w/air bag deploying, the driver was cut across above and middle of neck. She needed 110 stitches due to injury.*ak *slc
- Structure › Frame and members
Left front fender housing rubs heavily against tire when turning sharply, cutting tires. *Dh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle burned up from a fire that started in the engine compartment.please describe. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Drivers side air bag deployment was violent, causing injuries, also caused acrid black smoke to fill vehicle, causing breathing difficulty *dsh
- Seats
Consumer was in an accident hit the steering came backward and driver side seat moved forward . tt the steering column was pushed backwards to wards the driver, and the front seat collapsed and moved forward towards the steering column. The consumer believes the vehicle has a design and or manufacturing defect. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Front brake line ruptured and consumer had no brakes. tt
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering; frequently system leaks all the time. Please describe details. tt
- Power train › Axle assembly
The rear axle broke while driving. Please explain. tt
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
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.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
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