1984 Plymouth Horizon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Plymouth Horizon. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1984 Plymouth Horizon. 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 potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. The fuel reservoir IS a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The hoses and the metal tube that attaches to the fuel reservoir will be replaced with new components. The dealer will also replace or reseal the reservoir.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
White smoke came out from under hood after vehicle was turned off. smoke then turned dark black and fire came out from underneath hood. extinguished flames with fire extinguished r. much clean up was needed from extinguisher . approximately $250.00 worth of parts needed not to mention 8 hours…
White smoke came out from under hood after vehicle was turned off. smoke then turned dark black and fire came out from underneath hood. extinguished flames with fire extinguished r. much clean up was needed from extinguisher . approximately $250.00 worth of parts needed not to mention 8 hours labor because of faulty fuel reservoir seam. called chrysler looking for the parts that were needed to fix the problem, and they no longer made the parts, and replied by saying they were not obligated to do anything to correct this issue, sorry for your misfortune.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration.
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