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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.

Recall Notes

adjust the secondary hood latch to allow the latch assembly to properly engage when the hood is closed.

1992 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

Corrective Action

fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.

Recall Notes

replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

1991 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Structure:Body:Door

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1991 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

Corrective Action

this could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.

Recall Notes

properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.

1991 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable

Consequence of Defect

mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of fmvss 105.

Corrective Action

insufficient braking ablity could result in inadvertentvehicle rollaway which could result in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.

1991 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury.

Recall Notes

replace buckle latch engagement.

1991 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

the two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.

Corrective Action

air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.

Recall Notes

repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.

1990 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.

Corrective Action

air bags would not deploy in an impact situation, which could lead to driver injury.

Recall Notes

replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.

1990 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

the engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

Corrective Action

the leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.

Recall Notes

replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

1989 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

the engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

Corrective Action

the leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.

Recall Notes

replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

1989 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

separation of the disc brake linings results in anincrease in stopping distance.

Recall Notes

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.

1987 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

drivers floormat mispositioned such as to interfere with accelerator pedal.

Corrective Action

floormat may restrict return of accelerator pedal to theidle position.

Recall Notes

floormat will be replaced with a redesigned mat to eliminate the interference.

1987 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.

Recall Notes

relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

1986 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.

Recall Notes

relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

1986 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.

Recall Notes

replace frame with proper power seat frame.

1986 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.

1986 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.

1985 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system.

1985 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.

Recall Notes

relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

1985 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.

1985 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.

Recall Notes

replace frame with proper power seat frame.

1985 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Seat Belts:Front

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

installation of missing center seat belt will be done without charge.

1984 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1983 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.

1983 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will reroute the hydraulic brake tube, if necessary, without charge to owner.

1983 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Equipment:Electrical

Consequence of Defect

the travel computer system wiring, on the involved vehicles, may be improperly connected. this condition can cause damage to internal components.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the wiring will be reconnected to ensure proper functioning of ignition system..

1983 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1982 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

Consequence of Defect

the brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace defective brake fluid without charge to owner.

1982 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.

1982 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. this will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

1982 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.

1981 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. this will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

1981 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

engine may lose power or stall due to carburetor flooding. this is caused by a poor electrical ground on the carburetor fuel bowl vent solenoid. vehicles may also have driveability problems while the engine is warming up in cold weather. these problems include engine missing, sags, and hesitation. this is caused by a sticking carburetor oxygen feedback solenoid.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect carburetor and if necessary, the bowl vent solenoid will be repaired by resoldering (reconnecting) the external electrical connection free of charge. if applicable, the oxygen feedback sensor will be replaced.

1980 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

special brake hose restraining straps will be installed on each involved vehicle to relocate both front hoses and ensure that adequate hose to tire clearance is maintained.

1978 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.

1978 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. this may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.

1978 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.

1977 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.

1977 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.

1976 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.

1976 Chrysler Lebaron

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.