1986 Plymouth Reliant
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Plymouth Reliant. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 Plymouth Reliant. 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.
Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
While pumping fuel into the tank the vehicle was off,with the key to ignition position to view the gas gauge, went back to check gas pump, and noticed that there was a fire in the tank. fire went out on its own, and no one was injured. The dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While attempting to brake, car continues to accelerate. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving, sometimes vehicle engine shuts down. *ak all power assist systems fail, sometimes vehicle will restart right away, more often in several hours, recently it would not start for days after it would stall, throttle position sensor, computer power module, and computer logic module…
While driving, sometimes vehicle engine shuts down. *ak all power assist systems fail, sometimes vehicle will restart right away, more often in several hours, recently it would not start for days after it would stall, throttle position sensor, computer power module, and computer logic module have all been replaced and problem IS still occurring, dealer has also reassembled the fuel injector, replaced cooling fan, and tightened belts, problem still occurs. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Power train › Axle assembly · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Structure › Frame and members
Water pump replaced.
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
- Seat attachment failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat attachment
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159…
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159 complaints, 17 alleged accidents, and 26 re-ported injuries for about six times as many cars. Chrysler has proposeda service recall for the subject vehicles.they believe that since ini-tially only one of the four bolts break, at that time the seat rockingmotion IS not a safety problem if promptly repaired. The subject vehiclesare limited to those equipped with an electrical seat adjustment system.proposed action: test request sent to etf 11/23/87.inspection & testingof a few vehicles equipped with the defective seats IS ongoing.===
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