1989 Plymouth Reliant
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 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 1989 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.
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
7 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
While parked after driving for an hour, the vehicle caught on fire. *ak the consumer was driving the vehicle when she smelled something burning. *sc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket failed several times after recall repairs.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Valve cover gasket failed, causing oil leak. *Dh
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Automatic idle speed motor failed, causing vehicle to accelerate. *Dsh
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Spare tire blew out while mounted inside trunk. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Turned car on, vehicle jumped forward into wall. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
The master cylinder failed on two occasions at 20K and again at 40K, 0NCE resulting in an accident. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering gear bolts loosen
There is no summary currently available
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 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.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 41031Recall 637 - carbon monoxide levels may exceed the limits allowed by federal emissions standards. To corect this condition, the powertrain control module must be replaced.
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