1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

49

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes 4 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

The 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER has received a total of 49 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionmodule (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, potentially affecting up to 586,903 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 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

49 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3 2 Fires 1 Death
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#719729 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | N/A miles
FUEL SYSTEM LEAK. THERE IS A RECALL IS MINE AFFECTED? *AK
#548506 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles
SEAT BELT DOES NOT REMAIN BUCKLED WHEN PULLED SUDDENLY. NLM
#702735 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS REPLACED IN 1994, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MOST RECENT BEING IN FALL OF 1996. THOUGH THIS WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 6-7 MONTHS BECAUSE THE TURBO-CHARGER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TURBO-CHARGER WAS REPLACED IN JAN. OF 1998. ALSO, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JAN.1999. CAR IS HESITANT TO ENGAGE IN "D" AND "R" AND HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING BETWEEN 25-40 MPH. WHEN CAR STALLED AT INTERSECTION, TOOK TO SHOP AND SAID FUEL WASN'T GETTING TO ENGINE AND THRU INJECTORS, SO CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS. DRIVER'S SEAT SUPPORT BROKE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. LINKAGE IN GEAR COLUMN IS STARTING TO SLIP. INCOMPLETE SUMMARY. *AK
THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS REPLACED IN 1994, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MOST RECENT BEING IN FALL OF 1996. THOUGH THIS WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 6-7 MONTHS BECAUSE THE TURBO-CHARGER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TURBO-CHARGER WAS REPLACED IN JAN. OF 1998. ALSO, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JAN.1999. CAR IS HESITANT TO ENGAGE IN "D" AND "R" AND HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING BETWEEN 25-40 MPH. WHEN CAR STALLED AT INTERSECTION, TOOK TO SHOP AND SAID FUEL WASN'T GETTING TO ENGINE AND THRU INJECTORS, SO CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS. DRIVER'S SEAT SUPPORT BROKE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. LINKAGE IN GEAR COLUMN IS STARTING TO SLIP. INCOMPLETE SUMMARY. *AK
#702735 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS REPLACED IN 1994, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MOST RECENT BEING IN FALL OF 1996. THOUGH THIS WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 6-7 MONTHS BECAUSE THE TURBO-CHARGER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TURBO-CHARGER WAS REPLACED IN JAN. OF 1998. ALSO, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JAN.1999. CAR IS HESITANT TO ENGAGE IN "D" AND "R" AND HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING BETWEEN 25-40 MPH. WHEN CAR STALLED AT INTERSECTION, TOOK TO SHOP AND SAID FUEL WASN'T GETTING TO ENGINE AND THRU INJECTORS, SO CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS. DRIVER'S SEAT SUPPORT BROKE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. LINKAGE IN GEAR COLUMN IS STARTING TO SLIP. INCOMPLETE SUMMARY. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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