1990 Plymouth Acclaim
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 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
60 complaints11 involved a crash8 involved a fire12 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Seat belts
July 2017 I was hit by a drunk driver of which I was a passenger in my vehicle upon impact my seatbelts automatically released and my airbags did not deploy causing my driver to be ejected from the vehicle and for me to hit my head on my dash and then be smashed into my windshield then finally when…
July 2017 I was hit by a drunk driver of which I was a passenger in my vehicle upon impact my seatbelts automatically released and my airbags did not deploy causing my driver to be ejected from the vehicle and for me to hit my head on my dash and then be smashed into my windshield then finally when the car stopped rolling I was in the back seat no longer in the front passenger seat to end up in the backseat when I was sitting originally in the front passenger. I was injured severely due to the lack of my seatbelts working correctly and it caused me to have a broken back and eight places a broken pelvis that pierced my liver and gallbladder and broke my collarbone legs and arms I had to be given full blood transfusion and I maxed out the other cars insurance and my uninsured motorist ins while my injuries pain and medical was over $150000 I only received a few thousand and now have chronic pain and related health issues due to the damage to my liver
- Seat belts
both the drivers and the passengers front seat belts did not work correctly, If i repeadely inserted the clasp in and out, eventually they would click, but then later they would release, when i was in a very bad car accident july 13 2017, both the driver of my vehicle and i both had our seatbelts…
both the drivers and the passengers front seat belts did not work correctly, If i repeadely inserted the clasp in and out, eventually they would click, but then later they would release, when i was in a very bad car accident july 13 2017, both the driver of my vehicle and i both had our seatbelts on and clasped, and upon impact the belts released and the driver was ejected from the vehicle and i hit my head and was banged and tossed around the vehicle as it spun and rolled, and when it was over i was no longer in teh front of the car, i was in the back seat, and i had injuries to my organs, i almost died, and i broke my back, my collar bone, legs and arms, because my seat belt released upon impact immediatly.
- Seat belts
July 2017 I was a passenger in my own vehicle and me and my driver were both wearing the seatbelts, that at impact released and he was ejected out of the door that had opened on impact and in the spin in the air was ejected out of the car, I hit my head on the dash, both seatbelts were faulty, it…
July 2017 I was a passenger in my own vehicle and me and my driver were both wearing the seatbelts, that at impact released and he was ejected out of the door that had opened on impact and in the spin in the air was ejected out of the car, I hit my head on the dash, both seatbelts were faulty, it was difficult when putting them on to get them to grasp, you would have to repeatedly and with alot of force over and over again until it would grab, we both had gotten the seat belts to engage but on impact they instantly released
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Consumer complaint concerning the power door locks and the driver side door window problems. *ts the consumer was told the motor had failed. *jb
- Air bags › Frontal
On march 16, 2004, while driving 40 mph on icy pavement, the consumer tried to avoid a collision with another vehicle. The consumer ran into a tree instead. Upon impact, no air bag deployed and the vehicle was totaled. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle engine caught fire.*mr the consumer was traveling in the left lane when a big bang was heard. Smoke started coming through the dash board. Sparks were coming from under the vehicle when the engine caught fire. Once on the shoulder, the vehicle burned. The entire front end burned through…
Vehicle engine caught fire.*mr the consumer was traveling in the left lane when a big bang was heard. Smoke started coming through the dash board. Sparks were coming from under the vehicle when the engine caught fire. Once on the shoulder, the vehicle burned. The entire front end burned through, the only thing left was the rear tires and tail lights. There were no injuries. Vehicle never had engine problems and no repairs were made. *ph *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving at normal speed head gasket blewout. Dealer notified. Consumer stated vehicle was without warranty. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Consumer states, vehicle was involved in a collision and the passenger side seat belt did not retract causing passenger to go through windshield. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
- Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the stabilizer bar snap causing a loud noise. Dealer notified ts
- Tires
We were traveling north on I-95. we heard an unidentifyable noise. I stopped the car and did not find anything obvious. we continued traveling at the rate of approx. 55Mph when the car went out of control. after some degree of difficulty gaining control of the car, I was able to get the car…
We were traveling north on I-95. we heard an unidentifyable noise. I stopped the car and did not find anything obvious. we continued traveling at the rate of approx. 55Mph when the car went out of control. after some degree of difficulty gaining control of the car, I was able to get the car over to the side of the road. fortunately, we were in the slow lane with no other cars near us (otherwise we would have collided during the time the car was swerving and out of control). upon inspection, the tread was ripped away from the tire. we have saved the tire and the tread.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Air bags
No deployment of airbag during a frontal collison caused the driver to suffer fractured femur, fractured right orbit, fractured cheek bone and nose, the facial fractures were from hitting the steering wheel. *et
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The vehicle's steering column caught fire and melted, but the manufacturer declined responsibility for the incident. Yh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Car will not start with the key in the ignition, but it will start when using the remote starter. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer experienced problem with engine valve cover gasket similar to the one described in recall 89v237000, where vehicle got on fire and was totaled.*ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle was just parked. Consumer happened to look out the window and saw vehicle engulfed in huge flames. dealer has not been contacted. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Daily failures. problem IS getting worse
- Air bags · Air bags › Frontal
False deployment of air bag while driving at 30mph caused side air bag deployed but did not inflate. also, air bag sensor light stays on and casued wire harness to catch on fire. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Whiletraveling driver's side seatback broke into the reclining position. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
We have just recently discovered that their was a recall on our 1990 plymouth acclaim dated december 05,1990,the recall owner notification date was febuary 21,1990.we were never notified by anyone of this recall.campaign number 89v237000.component description engine;gasket;valve cover.since we have…
We have just recently discovered that their was a recall on our 1990 plymouth acclaim dated december 05,1990,the recall owner notification date was febuary 21,1990.we were never notified by anyone of this recall.campaign number 89v237000.component description engine;gasket;valve cover.since we have owned this car since 1989 we have had chrsysler repair this problem 3 times at a cost of hundreds of dollars with no success.the problem still exist.leaks oil constantly through valve cover.today august 17,1999 I called chrsyler about this recall and they told me it never existed????how could this be possible???what angers us IS that over the years we have owned this car we have paid chrysler many hundreds of dollars to fix this problem and it has always existed to reoccur??constantly leaks oil through valve covers.this has also ruined our driveway...not to mention having to add oil all the time.why were we never notified of this recall.thank you vivian arena.
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at 30mph side air bag deployed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Overpowering fumes when car idling & fan blower on. No reply to ltr to chrysler 11/23/98. Dealer can't find source. toxic choking smell. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Fuel system, gasoline
Whenever driving vehicle for a short or a long period of time vehicle would smoke. Dealer had to replaced the radiator and the problem still exists. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
Sway bar assembly broken on passenger side of vehicle.
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.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 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.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 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.
- 39058Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse.
- 39050Rough idle/start up die out following cold engine start up.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
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