1989 Plymouth Acclaim
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. 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 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
33 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring
While driving at normal speed the vehicle shut down and would not restart. the consumer believed a wire melted inside the fuel pump. *ak *ts on and off the road, the wire was boiling the gas around the wire, but it did not blow a fuse or melt other wires on the vehicle. *scc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Recall 89 v 237 000/engine valve cover: problem with oil leaking from engine gasket. dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Was driving vehicle when headlight cover became dim. Was not able to see distances clearly during night. headlight lens cover was very yellowish looking and light was not able to shine through clearly.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
My drivers side seat belt IS defective. it will not stay hooked in. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine head gasket trailing arm rusted out. and also there IS a ticking noise.*ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
I have driven the vehicle another 15,000 miles since the first indication of failure. I noticed a clunking noise in the rear end it was intermittent and I could not always determine the location. the dealer calmly said I had a broken axle - someone else said - "get it welded" - another says no…
I have driven the vehicle another 15,000 miles since the first indication of failure. I noticed a clunking noise in the rear end it was intermittent and I could not always determine the location. the dealer calmly said I had a broken axle - someone else said - "get it welded" - another says no way - get a used one from the junk yard. everyone I talk to tells me of other people with this problem. The manufacturer replacement IS the same - no upgraded quality - for $650 (not from the dealer) I can breathe easier. this seems like a dangerous situation and why I haven't been catapulted into the next dimension yet I don't know! *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Due to an electrical short in the heating unit, vehicle caught on fire underneath the dash. please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While the car IS parked it slowly leaks oil ,this has been an ongoing problem since ninety-one, and the dealer has tried to remedy the problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Hair line crack in engine cylinder head IS causing oil to seep through crack . *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Paint began peeling less than one year after purchase. was dismissed as "improper care and industrial fallout and malation". windshield IS attached to this paint. *Ak
- Suspension › Rear
Trailing arm replaced twice over a three year period due to a grinding noise.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Exterior lighting › Back up lights · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Idle speed motor failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed causing oil to leak.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) · Steering › Rack and pinion
Turn signal bulbs failed.
- Suspension › Multiple axle · Suspension › Rear
Noise heard from rear due to failure of the trailing control arm/crossmember and bushings.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle was manufactured with incorrect valve guide which IS causing oil to leak onto engine, resulting in vehicle smoking, possibly polluting the air. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Main computer had to be replaced twice.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil IS leaking from the valve cover gaskets. the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle has a cold weather starting problem. IS there a related recall?
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving down road, airbag deployed on its own. *Ak
- Suspension › Rear
Rear axle cracked. *Sd
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Manufacturer failed to install a locking floor shift in vehicle leaving floorshift lever unlocked when key IS removed. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Air conditioning does not work. Owner had valve cover replaced two times still doesn't work. please describe. *ak
- Suspension › Front
Rumbling noise developed under the front wheel. Probable cause has not been determined. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle has a valve cover leak and IS part of a recall, but chrysler will not fix it and there IS oil all over the engine. Please describe. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transmission downshifting
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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.
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *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.
- 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.
- 39008Cold start hesitation.
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