1987 Plymouth Caravelle
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. 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
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When the vehicle was put in drive, it started to accelerate without the gas pedal being pressed. consumer had to constantly keep the brake pedal depressed. this problem occurred since mid december 2003.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Fuel system, gasoline
Car would not start. Sounded like fuel was not going through. Consumer replaced fuel system, and problem IS reoccurring. *ak
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
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