1989 Chrysler Lebaron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 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.
The bonded disc brake linings may separate from the shoes due to a bonding deficiency which may allow corrosion degradation of the bond attachment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the disc brake linings results in anincrease in stopping distance.
Remedy
Replace the front and rear linings on vehicles with 15 inch brakes. Replace only the rear brake linings on vehicles with 14 inch brakes because the front linings on these vehicles are riveted.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy
Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Owner complaints
49 complaints10 involved a crash7 involved a fire7 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
While driving at 15 mph vehicle hit a pothole and air bags deployed, causing severe burns to the consumer. Dealer notified. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The consumer discovered a related recall and confirmed the vehicle identification number was included in the recall, the consumer contacted the dealer regarding remedy 89v237000 who advised the recall was too old and they were no longer honoring it. *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition
Key came out of ignition while car still running and able to be put into gear. car rolled backward knocking down driver causing fatal injuries. dt
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer states while traveling at 15 mph the vehicle traveling ahead suddenly came to a stop, causing a rear in collision by consumer. consumer states the drivers side airbag deployed, and a puddy like substains from airbag caused second degree burns to consumers face. please provide any further information. mr
- Vehicle speed control
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Seats
I was friving down the road and suddenly my seat broke I swerved al over the road and finally got control an pulled over and foun out that the frame of the seat broke. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
White smoke was coming from underneath of vehicle, there was a clicking noise. *Ak recall 89v237000 to replace gasket cover. *tt
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Welds on driver side doors are malfunction makeing the door hard to close and crushing the fender. Convertible top will not latch down. All power windows on the car are malfunctioning( motors and gears malfunction) with the milege of the car some thing are going to fail but welds should hold for the life of the car
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cylinder head cover gasket leaks- not included in recall #467 -(should be included). *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving at 20mph consumer noticed smoke coming from under the dash area, pulled to the side of the road. By time consumer was out of vehicle entire dashboard had ignited into flames. fire was put out by the fire department, cause of fire undetermined. Chrysler has not been contacted. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Turbo makes grinding noise when accelerating. drivers side door does not latch when unlocked, but when locked it does latch. on back drivers side the back window does not roll up, you can hear the motor running, but the window does not move.
- Air bags
Air bag failed for unspecified reasons causing light to illuminate.
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle developed a fire through the wiring underneath the steering column, resulting in total loss of vehicle. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Please add vin #. Consumer was driving aproximately 5MPH when she sideswiped another vehicle with the front of her vehicle, air bag deployed, and consumer was injured from the powder or residue from the air bag. *ak
- Power train
Odometer/speedometer are inoperative , never been to the dealer . please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid · Tires · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Windows failed.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Transmission failed.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Unknown or other
While driving to work, engine check light came on. Then smoke came out of the hood and vehicle stalled. Parked vehicle, opened hood and vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was totaled.
- Structure › Frame and members
Had taken vehicle to car wash & noticed large flakes of paint peeling off hood & roof of vehicle. Dealer said nothing they can do about it. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine valve cover gaskets are dislocated, allowing engine oil leak at the gaskets. The dealer has replaced the gaskets twice prior to this. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving vehicle caught on fire due to an engine valve cover gasket leak prior to recall, consunmer was not informed of recall. (89v-237). *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Temperature gauge fluctuation.
- Unknown or other
Unspecified.
- Electrical system › Ignition
When key IS in ignition can take key out no matter what gear the car IS in. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Disc brake lining split
There is no summary currently available
- Steering gear bolts loosen
There is no summary currently available
- Brake lining delamination
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.
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 43055Unknown
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
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