1989 Plymouth Sundance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 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.
The automatic shoulder restraint systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat occupants without shoulder restraints are subject toincreased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.
Remedy
Replace the system drive and rail assembly with revised components.
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
33 complaints3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
Paint peeling. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle had an oil leak. And after having repaired leak a few times was told by mechanic that there IS a recall on that part. also, has a problem with seat belts. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer noticed large amount of oil on driverway. Had vehicle serviced, and technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Ongoing problem with lack of acceleration and hesitation while drving at 35 mph or more. Vehicle been in/out of independent and dealer shops on several occasions, and problem IS still occurring. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Problem: car shuts off while driving down the road;acts like the ignition IS suddenly interrupted. Will start back up in a minute or less. Would like to know cause or what to look for. Help! *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
We were notified of a recall involving the automatic safety belt assembly. we took the vehicle to the dealer and were given a small tube of lubricant to use on the tracks. later, the driver's side shoulder harness failed and it was necessary to manually move it to the point at which it would…
We were notified of a recall involving the automatic safety belt assembly. we took the vehicle to the dealer and were given a small tube of lubricant to use on the tracks. later, the driver's side shoulder harness failed and it was necessary to manually move it to the point at which it would normally be when the seat was occupied and the shoulder belt was in use. we have been operating this belt in this manual manner for over four years. the dealer claimed that they did not have to replace the parts involved if the vehicle had exceeded its "economic life". when asked what that "life" expectancy was, I was told "anything over 100,000 miles". the parts were not replaced. I was advised that I could purchase replacement parts for a cost in excess of $200 per assembly. I did not replace the parts, nor did the dealer. the vehicle IS still in use and the belts are lawfully supposed to be functioning as "automatic" but they do not. the shoulder harness on the passenger side receives less use, but IS also subject to the recall. how do we get the dealer to comply and repair this vehicle? nhtsa campaign ID number: 92v053000l component: inteior systems passive restraint belts; manufacturer: chrysler corporation; potentional number of units affected: 115000. our vehicle appears to be one of those affected. now what?
- Seat belts
Recall work completed on the motorbelt however driver's side belt continues to malfunction.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seat back collasped due to bolt failure.
- Wheels › Hub
Back wheels were making noisy. Took car to garage and when they put it on the lift the passenger's rear hub fell off. The only thing keeping it on was the weight of the car. The loose hub had worn a groove into the axle. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Rear plastic portion of the bumber fell off while driving the vehicle, the dealer IS not aware of the problem and problem still exists. *ak
- Seat belts
Electrical portion of the shoulder seat belts on driver and passenger side do not operate. Dealer IS not aware of the problem, problem cannot be duplicated. *ak
- Unknown or other
Virtually all component failed. recalls and repairs did not solve problems.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. (Ohio state police report)
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Motorized shoulder belts slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop traveling and become inoperative, lubricate tracks on several occasion, to no avail, recal #545
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire.
- Seat belts
Driver's motorized seat belt locks up.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving an electrical short in the wiring caused the dash to catch on fire. vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
When lifting the trunk, the trunk support failed, causing the trunk to come down. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine mounts that hold the engine in place, are starting to fracture. please describe. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control
Timing belt broke. *Dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles driver side seat belt was installed defectively for a recall. Replacement belts have same problem not able to remedy the problem. tt consumer stated dealer did not have part on 11-3-1995 had order prt installed new part on 11-9-1995 part defective also on 12-12-1995 called numerous…
Vehicles driver side seat belt was installed defectively for a recall. Replacement belts have same problem not able to remedy the problem. tt consumer stated dealer did not have part on 11-3-1995 had order prt installed new part on 11-9-1995 part defective also on 12-12-1995 called numerous times to dealer and manufacturer and they were always busy, called dealer back and no one returbed consumer's call, finally when consumer spoke to somone was told they seat belt was not under warranty.*jb
- Seat belts
Passenger's automatic seat belt failed after recall (92v-053). *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Water pump and hoses leaking.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
The air conditioner compressor goes out and causes the car to overheat. Please describe. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Auto shoulder belt failure
There is no summary currently available
- Auto shoulder belt failure
There is no summary currently available
- Steering gear bolts loosen
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.
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 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.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 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.
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 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.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
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