1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

69

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 10 Fires 1 Death

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON

The 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON has received a total of 69 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (9 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (8 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON, potentially affecting up to 681,903 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.

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Recall 92V017000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

| 41,000 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE DISC BRAKE LININGS RESULTS IN ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 89V237000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 634,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

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Owner Complaints for the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON

69 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 6 Crashes 5 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10033555 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING SEVERE BURNS TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
#10019662 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RELATED RECALL AND CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER REGARDING REMEDY 89V237000 WHO ADVISED THE RECALL WAS TOO OLD AND THEY WERE NO LONGER HONORING IT. *JB
#770724 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | N/A miles 1 Death
KEY CAME OUT OF IGNITION WHILE CAR STILL RUNNING AND ABLE TO BE PUT INTO GEAR. CAR ROLLED BACKWARD KNOCKING DOWN DRIVER CAUSING FATAL INJURIES. DT
#8020858 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH THE VEHICLE TRAVELING AHEAD SUDDENLY CAME TO A STOP, CAUSING A REAR IN COLLISION BY CONSUMER. CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND A PUDDY LIKE SUBSTAINS FROM AIRBAG CAUSED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO CONSUMERS FACE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
#766636 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON.

Investigation PE91049 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

BRAKE LINING DELAMINATION

Investigation PE89168 — SUSPENSION Closed

Opened:

TIRE/FRAME INTERFERENCE

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