1987 Plymouth Horizon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 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 1987 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.
Pressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks can result in a fire when near a source ofignition.
Remedy
The fuel supply pressure regulator assembly will be replaced with a new assembly to ensure integrity of the fuel supply system.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Top tread of tire , from sidewall to sidewall was completely torn off. metal casing IS showing around the whole tire where the tread use to be.*ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle rusted causing it to break away from the mount resulting in damage to vehicle and loss to control. (Ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver's outside door handle IS broken for the second time. Also, rear door, behind the passenger, won't open from the outside. in case of an emergency it will be dangerous. Dealer has made repairs. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Parking brake › Conventional · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration; only way vehicle could be stopped was by turning off the ignition. *Ak
- Unknown or other
Requesting any information pertaining to vehicle.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump failed, causing accident/fire. *Dh
- Electrical system › Ignition
Purchased vehicle used the engine stalls and cuts off when driving the vehicle. tt
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering; when driving the car the power steering go out. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel reservoir leaks
There is no summary currently available
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