1988 Chrysler New Yorker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 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.
Owner complaints
29 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 1988 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes became unresponsive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the ABS system would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment · Fuel system, gasoline · Parking brake › Conventional · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Structure · Suspension › Front · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. ABS and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *Ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were…
When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. ABS and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *Ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were wearing due to front end out of alignment, hole drilled in left front strut. ABS light illuminated, brakes are spongy, ABS hydraulic accumulater was replaced. after releasing emergency brake, brake light would remain illuminated. vehicle experienced hesitation, low oil pressure, pressure sensor was replaced, faulty pressure sending unit caused oil leak, valve tapping noise at speeds of 55-60, consumer hears an engine backfire noise, an oil leak in rear main seal, minor leak found at bell housing area. vehicle stalled and would not restart due to leaking injectors and faulty fuel pump, vehicle gets poor gas mileage, there IS an exhaust leak, automatic idle speed motor replaced, map sensor replaced, fuel smell from engine, vehicle also experiences rough idle. transmision jerks when put in gear and on downshift, experiences shifting problems, cv joint tore, vehicle rolls backward when on an incline, inspector states this IS normal. battery replaced, consumer feels this was due to voltage problems, overhead computer would give false readings without temperature and direction, and it would not state a problem when tehre was one with the oil leak, dealer replaced wiring harness. heat inoperable at times, horn would blow with ac on, left side of dash defogger vent would blow hot air when ac was on. trunk would not open automatically, antenna would not go up or down, molding on bottom deck lid was warped, wind noise, right rear door could not be opened from the outside, chrome molding on fender was loose, trim by front passenger door IS wapred and loose. trunk spare tire cover falls down, carpet in rear trunk keeps falling down. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS works when it want to work. I am afraid to drive this car, due to the fact that the ABS may go out any time. I had my two children and one of their friends with me when the ABS would not work at all. I strongly feel that this IS a defect in the ABS. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Vehicle kept stalling, and catalytic converter was smoking real badly. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle was making a clunking noise. Dealer said that it was engine mount bolts. Consumer got a 2ND opinion & found out that the ABS system was going out & noise was coming from when applying brakes to stop. dealer was not trying to fix vehicle because he already fixed 2 things on vehicle & it was over 30 days. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While pulling out of parking space, ABS light came on & stayed. Had applied brakes (hard) which failed to stop vehicle right away. Vehicle at dealership & no parts available for brakes. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
Valve cover needs to be resealed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
While leaving a traffic light heard a loud noise coming from the right rear end of vehicle. mechanic discovered nosie was due to the separation of the disc brake and the wheel hub. The vehicle has been repaired. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Anti-lock brakes failed, causing total brake failure. Also, replaced master cylinder. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Warped brake rotors.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake failure, when brakes are applied, they make a loud noise, also pedal becomes very hard and brakes pulsate. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Brake pedal travels to floor intermittently.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS: anti lock brake and brake light comes on, causing loss of braking power, nearly resulted in accidents due to no brake, used emergency brakes to stop. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The four wheel disc brakes went out, the consumer could not stop the vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicle burst into flames, driver broke an axle while driving. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Failure on the ABS brake, consumer having a hard time stopping the vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Applied pressure on brake pedal the whole anti-lock braking system failed. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes cause extended stopping distance. *skd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system malfunctioned, excessive stopping distances, entire ABS system needs to be replaced. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger side seat belt fell apart when fastened, buckle broke. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes pulsate, then ABS and brake light come on, had to have accumulator replaced. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission hesitates and it bucks and jumps in and out of the gears while driving. Please describe. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS system had to have the controller replaced. Please describe. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was driving down the road and the ABS anti lock brake system fail with no warning almost cause an accident . 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.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
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