Chrysler LeBaron recalls

23 official safety recalls for the Chrysler LeBaron from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Secondary hood latch may not engage

    Reported May 13, 1992Model years 1992NHTSA campaign 92V07000017,000 vehicles affected

    The hood latch may be installed incorrectly, preventing the secondary latch from engaging. If the primary latch fails, the hood could open while driving and obstruct the driver's view. The secondary latch will be adjusted to engage properly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
    Defect
    THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
    Consequence
    IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ENGAGEMENT FAILS, THE LACK OFENGAGEMENT BY THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REDUCING OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND ONCOMINGTRAFFIC, AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  2. Steering column coupling bolt may break

    Reported February 14, 1992Model years 1992NHTSA campaign 92V01500020,000 vehicles affected

    Hydrogen embrittlement from zinc plating may cause the upper steering column coupling bolt to break, resulting in loss of steering control. The zinc-plated bolt will be replaced with a phosphate-plated bolt.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
    Defect
    THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
    Consequence
    FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS, CONVERTIBLES, AND MINI-VANS.

  3. Disc brake linings may separate

    Reported February 11, 1992Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 92V01700041,000 vehicles affected

    A bonding defect may allow corrosion to separate the disc brake linings from the shoes, increasing stopping distance. Front and rear linings will be replaced on vehicles with 15 inch brakes; rear linings will be replaced on vehicles with 14 inch brakes.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
    Defect
    THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT.
    Consequence
    SEPARATION OF THE DISC BRAKE LININGS RESULTS IN ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH BRAKES. REPLACE ONLY THE REAR BRAKE LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 14 INCH BRAKES BECAUSE THE FRONT LININGS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE RIVETED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: DISC BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: THIS RECALL APPLIES ONLY TO CARS REGISTERED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES THATUSE LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROAD SALT FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CHRYSLER INCLUDESTHE FOLLOWING STATES: CT, DE, IL, IN, IA, ME, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY,OH, PA, RI, VT, VA, DC, WV, WI.

  4. Owner's manual gives incorrect door lock instructions

    Reported February 11, 1992Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 92V01600057,000 vehicles affected

    The manual incorrectly says the locked front passenger door cannot be opened from inside until the lock control is raised; the inside handle can open it while locked. A passenger may open the door while the vehicle is moving. Owners will be notified of the error and how the lock works.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
    Defect
    THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED.
    Consequence
    THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY LEAD A FRONT SEATPASSENGER TO MISTAKENLY OPEN THE CAR DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,BELIEVING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT OPEN IF THE DOOR WAS LOCKED. THISCOULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
    Remedy
    NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORM THEM OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: DOOR ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; SEDANS, COUPES AND CONVERTIBLES.

  5. Front seat belt buckle may unlatch

    Reported July 11, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V122000130,000 vehicles affected

    A webbing stiffener may dislodge the buckle latch guide, making the belt difficult to latch or unlatch. The latch could open in a sudden stop or crash, increasing injury risk. Replace the buckle latch engagement.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
    Consequence
    LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
    Remedy
    REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE.

  6. Parking brake cable may be the wrong length

    Reported May 14, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V07800090 vehicles affected

    Mismatched rear parking brake cable lengths may reduce braking ability at one rear wheel, allowing the vehicle to roll away and potentially crash. The incorrect cable will be replaced with one of the correct length.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
    Defect
    MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.
    Consequence
    INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  7. Front airbag sensors may not be secured

    Reported November 19, 1990Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 90V194000398 vehicles affected

    The front impact sensors may not be secured to their brackets, preventing airbag deployment in a frontal collision. The sensors will be repaired to ensure they are properly attached.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
    Defect
    THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
    Consequence
    AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.
    Remedy
    REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: AIR BAG SENSORS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  8. Front brake caliper bolts may loosen

    Reported September 4, 1990Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 90V16200018,000 vehicles affected

    Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may loosen, reducing braking effectiveness and possibly causing a crash. The bolts will be properly torqued to 250 pounds.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
    Defect
    FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPE GUIDE, PIN BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  9. Airbags may not deploy in a crash

    Reported April 25, 1990Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 90V080000257 vehicles affected

    Airbag inflator modules may lack diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers, preventing deployment in a crash and potentially injuring the driver. Replace the modules with properly machined ones.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
    Defect
    AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS.
    Consequence
    AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT SITUATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO DRIVER INJURY.
    Remedy
    REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED MODULES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH GREY INTERIOR.

  10. Engine valve cover gasket may leak oil

    Reported December 27, 1989Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 89V237000634,000 vehicles affected

    The valve cover gasket may become displaced and leak oil in the engine compartment, creating a fire risk. The cover will be replaced with a revised design and sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.

  11. Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail

    Reported March 29, 1989Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 89V052000500,000 vehicles affected

    Where salt is used for snow removal, the front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at the lower control arm rear pivot mounts. The control arm could detach, affecting directional stability and potentially causing an accident. The remedy is to install reinforcement brackets.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
    Defect
    FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
    Consequence
    CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  12. Driver's seat frame may fail

    Reported January 31, 1989Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 89V01100060,000 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat frame may fatigue and fail at a front outboard attachment, allowing the seat to move. This could affect vehicle control and cause an accident. The remedy is to replace the frame with a strengthened version and reinforce the power adjuster crossmember.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD RESULT IN SOME FORWARD, BACKWARD OR LATERALMOVEMENT OF SEAT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
    Remedy
    REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME WITH A STRENGHTENED VERSION; ALSO, REINFORCE POWER ADJUSTER FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF SEAT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SEATSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTED BUCKET SEATS.

  13. Fuel hose connections may leak in cold weather

    Reported July 1, 1988Model years 1985–1987NHTSA campaign 88V105000580,000 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak at hose connections to the pressure regulator and fuel rail in low temperatures. If it reaches an ignition source, a fire could result. The regulator will be relocated and the fuel supply hose replaced and rerouted.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L TURBO CHARGED ENGINE.

  14. Incorrect seat cushion may damage power seat frame

    Reported April 8, 1988Model years 1985–1986NHTSA campaign 88V0610001,500 vehicles affected

    An incorrect replacement seat cushion may interfere with the power seat adjuster and stress the frame. The frame could fracture, allowing the seat back to move significantly rearward. The frame will be replaced with the proper power seat frame.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
    Defect
    A SERVICE REPLACEMENT DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION (MANUAL SEAT TYPE) MAY CONTAIN WRONG CUSHION WITH A BRACE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND CAUSE STRESS ON THE FRAME.
    Consequence
    SEAT FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FRAME WITH PROPER POWER SEAT FRAME.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SEAT FRAME.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL POWER ADJUSTER BUCKETOR 50/50 FRONT SEATS.

  15. Driver's floor mat may restrict accelerator pedal

    Reported July 16, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V1070004,400 vehicles affected

    A misplaced driver's floor mat may interfere with the accelerator and restrict its return to idle. The floor mat will be replaced with a redesigned mat to eliminate the interference.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
    Defect
    DRIVERS FLOORMAT MISPOSITIONED SUCH AS TO INTERFERE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
    Consequence
    FLOORMAT MAY RESTRICT RETURN OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THEIDLE POSITION.
    Remedy
    FLOORMAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED MAT TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  16. Blocked battery vents may cause case rupture

    Reported April 10, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V05300032,149 vehicles affected

    Plastic flashing may block the battery cap vents, allowing gas pressure to build and rupture the case, particularly after charging. Released gases or acid could injure someone nearby. Both vent openings will be probed to clear any obstruction.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
    Defect
    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 CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED BY THE RELEASED GASES AND/OR ACID.
    Remedy
    REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: BATTERY, VENTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH BATTERIES FROM A SINGLE SUPPLIER.

  17. Instrument panel resistor may overheat and ignite

    Reported February 19, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V0280007,600 vehicles affected

    A failed switching transistor may overload a resistor in the instrument panel, which could overheat and start a fire. The resistor will be replaced with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
    Defect
    A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL CLUSTER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT OVERLOAD DUE TO FAILURE OF A SWITCHING TRANSISTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE OVERHEATED RESISTOR COULD IGNITE AND START AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
    Remedy
    MODIFY INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BY REPLACING THE RESISTOR WITH A FUSED RESISTOR THAT WILL NOT IGNITE IF OVERLOADED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.

  18. Fuel hose clamp may be loose

    Reported January 1, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V01000053,000 vehicles affected

    An inadequately tightened clamp on an engine compartment fuel hose may allow fuel to leak and cause a fire. The clamp will be repositioned and tightened to the proper torque.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITER TURBO ENGINE. SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

  19. Front center seat belt may be missing

    Reported December 23, 1984Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 84V163000208 vehicles affected

    The required front center seat belt assembly was omitted. The missing belt will be installed without charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT
    Defect
    REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
    Remedy
    INSTALLATION OF MISSING CENTER SEAT BELT WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL FRONT SEATCENTER CUSHION AND ARMREST.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT CENTER SEAT COULD BE INJURED INAN ACCIDENT WITHOUT THE PROTECTION OF THE REQUIRED SEAT BELT.

  20. Fuel reservoir may leak

    Reported November 21, 1984Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 84V147000340,000 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak from the reservoir seam or hose connections in the engine compartment. The hoses and metal tube will be replaced, and the reservoir will be replaced or resealed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
    Remedy
    THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2LITER CARBURETED ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAKAGE DEVELOPS, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THEENGINE COMPARTMENT AND COULD CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.NOTE: THE DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY IF FUEL ODOR IS PRESENT IN THEENGINE COMPARTMENT OR IF THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS LEAKING.

  21. Rear brake tube may chafe against exhaust hanger

    Reported December 9, 1982Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 82V12300050,000 vehicles affected

    A bent brake tube may chafe against the exhaust system hanger bolt. Dealers will inspect and relocate it if needed, install a retaining clip and replace any damaged tubes.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING ROUTED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER BOLT.
    Remedy
    DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE TUBE, IF NECESSARY. A RETAINING CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR THE TUBING; ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED CHAFING WILL EVENTUALLY WEAR A HOLE IN THETUBING AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT OPERATOR TO THE PARTIAL SYSTEM LOSS.

  22. Travel computer wiring may be connected incorrectly

    Reported September 24, 1982Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 82V092000479 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly connected travel computer wiring can damage internal components. The wiring will be reconnected to ensure proper ignition system operation.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
    Defect
    THE TRAVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM WIRING, ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY BE IMPROPERLY CONNECTED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
    Remedy
    THE WIRING WILL BE RECONNECTED TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF IGNITION SYSTEM..
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAVEL COMPUTERSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; TRAVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM, WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEMS INTERFACEMODULE COULD AFFECT THE ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM CAUSING LOSS OF IGNITION ALONGWITH THE INABILITY TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS PRESENTS A TRAFFIC HAZARD FROMWHICH AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

  23. Brake tube may chafe against parking brake cables

    Reported September 9, 1982Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 82V0850001,236 vehicles affected

    Improper routing can cause the hydraulic brake tube to chafe against the parking brake cables, eventually causing a failure and brake fluid leak. Dealers will reroute the tube if necessary, at no charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE TUBE MAY FAIL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
    Remedy
    DEALER WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION; PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, ROUTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO THEPROBLEM.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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