1988 Plymouth Horizon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 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 1988 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.
Steering wheel horn pads do not contain the horn symbol display as required by fmvss 101.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles do not comply with fmvss 101, controls anddisplays.
Remedy
Send notification postcard to owners to assist any future owners who might be unsure of horn location.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
Would like to know if there was a recall on horiaons with similar problems.
- Suspension
Missing forward pivot bolt mount, not assembled by manufacturer.
- Vehicle speed control
Idle speed sensor defective. *Sd
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