1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON
The 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON, potentially affecting up to 2,454,458 vehicles.
Recall 77V211000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 22,000 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 77V240000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 1,207,458 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL ADJUST THE CATCH SYSTEM TO FULLY SECURE THE HOOD, WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 77V188000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,225,000 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE'S DRIVESHAFT BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
LOWER REAR FACE OF GAS TANK CONTACTED BY LOWER INBOARD HAMPER EDGE, RESULTING IN GAS TANK PUNCTURE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER LEBARON
- 1976 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 0 complaints
- 1977 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 0 complaints
- 1978 CHRYSLER LEBARON (current)
- 1979 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 1 complaint
- 1980 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 0 complaints
- 1981 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 0 complaints
- 1982 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 1 complaint
- 1983 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 2 complaints
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