Plymouth Turismo recalls

5 official safety recalls for the Plymouth Turismo 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. Fuel pressure regulator may leak

    Reported August 5, 1991Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 91V13200095,000 vehicles affected

    The pressure regulator may leak fuel into the engine compartment. Fuel near an ignition source could cause a fire. Replace the fuel supply pressure regulator assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
    Defect
    PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKS FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
    Remedy
    THE FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  2. Rear suspension pivot bolts may crack and fail

    Reported April 11, 1991Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 91V05600055,000 vehicles affected

    Stress corrosion cracking may cause rear suspension pivot bolts to fail, partly separating the suspension and potentially causing loss of control and a crash. The bolts will be replaced with properly processed ones.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:REAR
    Defect
    REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM-TO-HANGER BRACKET PIVOT BOLTS MAY FAIL FROM STRESS CORROSION CRACKING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY PROCESSING DEVIATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PIVOT BOLT.
    Consequence
    FAILURE OF BOLTS MAY RESULT IN PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THEREAR SUSPENSION FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUTWARNING AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM-TO-HANGER BRACKET PIVOT BOLT WITH A PROPERLY PROCESSED BOLT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  3. 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.

  4. Fuel reservoir may leak

    Reported November 21, 1984Model years 1984–1985NHTSA 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.

  5. Emissions valve may cause the engine to stall

    Reported September 24, 1984Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 84V1160002,385 vehicles affected

    An emissions valve may allow too much fuel into the engine during deceleration, causing it to stall while stopping, coasting, or turning. The valve will be removed and replaced with a vacuum line connector.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
    Defect
    AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE (EXCESSIVE FUEL) IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING.
    Remedy
    ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CORRECTED BY REMOVING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE AND INSTALLING A VACUUM LINE CONNECTOR IN ITS PLACE.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITER CARBURETEDENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EMISSION CONTROL VAPOR CANISTER VACUUM PURGE DELAY VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STALLED VEHICLE MAY PRESENT A HAZARD TO TRAFFIC ANDCOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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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