1985 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE Recall ID from NHTSA: 08E033000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 14, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION |
| Model Affected |
CARAVELLE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
6903
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 2008
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6903
Model Affected
1985 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE
1985 Plymouth Caravelle Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6903
Notes:
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
1985 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V010000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 01, 1985 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
CARAVELLE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
53000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 01, 1985
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
53000
Model Affected
1985 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE
1985 Plymouth Caravelle Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
53000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1985 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V105000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 01, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected |
CARAVELLE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
580000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 01, 1988
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
580000
Model Affected
1985 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE
1985 Plymouth Caravelle Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
580000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION