1987 Chrysler New Yorker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker. 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.
Owner complaints
21 complaints2 involved a crash4 involved a fire2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel system leak. There IS a recall IS mine affected? *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt does not remain buckled when pulled suddenly. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The engine block was replaced in 1994, the transmission has been replaced twice. The most recent being in fall of 1996. Though this was replaced the vehicle sat for 6-7 months because the turbo-charger had to be replaced. Turbo-charger was replaced in jan. Of 1998. Also, alternator replaced in…
The engine block was replaced in 1994, the transmission has been replaced twice. The most recent being in fall of 1996. Though this was replaced the vehicle sat for 6-7 months because the turbo-charger had to be replaced. Turbo-charger was replaced in jan. Of 1998. Also, alternator replaced in jan.1999. Car IS hesitant to engage in "d" and "r" and has trouble shifting between 25-40 mph. When car stalled at intersection, took to shop and said fuel wasn't getting to engine and thru injectors, so car acted like it was out of gas. Driver's seat support broke while car was parked. Linkage in gear column IS starting to slip. Incomplete summary. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Fuel IS coming through hoses of fuel injuection system. Vehicle leaking motor oil. also, intake manifold IS burning gas, causing vehicle to lose power. The oil pressure would be very low. Not at dealer's. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Consumer was involved in an accident on right front corner of vehicle, and driver's side shoulder harness broke driver's neck. Vehicle was stuck 55 mph. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Driving at approx 55 mph went to slow down and stopped/vehicle stalled. Went to restart, it stalled again. Heat gauge was normal. Noticed smoke and flames coming from under hood, whole center of front hood was completly burnt. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
After coming to a stop the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Cause was not determined by fire marshall. Owner feels it was gas related. *ak *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel leakage caused fire to main wiring harness/fuel rail/vacuum hoses/air conditioner hose.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column separating from panel. *Dh
- Electrical system › Wiring · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Seats
Fuel injection system failed due to fuel not getting into system. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Radiator failed. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Spark plugs replaced.*sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Brake master cylinder failure. *aw
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel and columns are coming loose. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Vehicles driver side seat belt did not hold and driver hit steering wheel and windshield. tt
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Visibility › Windshield
Replaced odometer. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Car was parking lot and caught fire. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
The computer on the steering column blacks out about three time. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle stalls intermittently. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Rough idle. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
K-member section melted because of thin gauge metal, causing problems with torsion bar and making noise. 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
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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