1987 Plymouth Sundance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Plymouth Sundance. 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.
Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Remedy
Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
The vehicle became engulfed in flames. *ak the hood blew open because it was so hot. the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a rebuilt motor that kept running hot and stopping. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer 15 times and the dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.…
The vehicle became engulfed in flames. *ak the hood blew open because it was so hot. the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a rebuilt motor that kept running hot and stopping. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer 15 times and the dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the vehicle still wasn't fixed and was unable to be used. the consumer requested a refund for the repair or a new vehicle. *Scc *jb
- Vehicle speed control
While driving, the throttle stuck open and the vehicle would not slow down, the consumer had to shift into neutral and lift the accelerator with his toe in order to slow the vehicle. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Driving when it acted like it was running out of gas no power, went from 35 to 20 mph then started smoking as I pulled into the parking lot. Went to get help but no one was at work, men next door noticed smoke and ran over with fire extinguisher. The hood latch would not release. police dept…
Driving when it acted like it was running out of gas no power, went from 35 to 20 mph then started smoking as I pulled into the parking lot. Went to get help but no one was at work, men next door noticed smoke and ran over with fire extinguisher. The hood latch would not release. police dept responded and tired to extinguished but could not get into the engine compartment. Fire shorted all wiring. Car wiring was totally destroyed and car was totaled. Second engine compartment fire due to wiring harness failure. Last failure was on april 1991. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle has a fuel leak, place of leak unknown, but the fumes are very strong. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Structure › Body
Light bulb under automatic gear selector console assembly was no longer functioning. after purchasing replacement light bulb as per number specified in owners manual, removed gear selector console to discover that bulb had nearly completed melted lens around it. bulb was encased in melted plastic…
Light bulb under automatic gear selector console assembly was no longer functioning. after purchasing replacement light bulb as per number specified in owners manual, removed gear selector console to discover that bulb had nearly completed melted lens around it. bulb was encased in melted plastic and smelled burned. bulbs melting plastic IS a recurring problem with this particular vehicle. see also my recent report odi 701361 and also odi 371625 (another person). burning plastic may cause fire in interior of vehicle and IS a safety hazard. chrysler should recall this vehicle for this and related problems or pay for parts/labor.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
High mounted stop light started smoking due to overheating. sockets and brake light housing melted causing smoke in interior of vehicle.
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Trunk door won't stay up when opened.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
The computer module was replaced . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
The car hit a tree head on and the front passenger seat belt did not restrain occupant. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Release mechanism button on seat belt buckle would not engage properly. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Engine compartment fire, unknown origin. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The head gasket blew. 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
- Logic module
There is no summary currently available
- Throttle sticking
Throttle sticking
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