1985 CHRYSLER LASER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER
The 1985 CHRYSLER LASER has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (2 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER, potentially affecting up to 699,903 vehicles.
Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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 BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 89V011000 — SEATS
| 60,000 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 88V105000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 580,000 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 85V010000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 53,000 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE FIRE AFTER FUEL REGULATOR RECALL REPAIR, CONSUMER BELIEVES FIRE MAY BE RELATED TO RECALL AS IT WAS REPORTED BY INVESTIGATORS THAT FIRE STARTED BETWEEN BACK OF ENGINE AND FIREWALL. (85V-010)
VEHICLE FIRE, AFTER RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED ON THE FAULTY FUEL REGULATOR HOSE.
DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT OUTBOARD TRACK FAILED,
FAULTY FUEL REGULATOR HOSE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.
View all Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Volume 2, Issue — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER LASER
- 1984 CHRYSLER LASER — 0 complaints
- 1985 CHRYSLER LASER (current)
- 1986 CHRYSLER LASER — 2 complaints
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