1990 Plymouth Horizon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 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 1990 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 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
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Hood
Welding on strut housing separated, hood doesn't close properly. *ak
- Tires
Consumer purchase tire from sears its a michelin tire was driving and the tire blew out drove into a gas station to put air in tire it blew out again . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckle inoperative, due to push button becoming brittle and pieces have fallen inside. tt
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.
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *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.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
Every Plymouth Horizon model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.