1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
49
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
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.
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 →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.
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM LEAK. THERE IS A RECALL IS MINE AFFECTED? *AK
SEAT BELT DOES NOT REMAIN BUCKLED WHEN PULLED SUDDENLY. NLM
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
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
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.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
- 1982 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 0 complaints
- 1983 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 6 complaints
- 1984 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 2 complaints
- 1985 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 7 complaints
- 1986 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 28 complaints
- 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER (current)
- 1988 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 49 complaints
- 1989 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 95 complaints
- 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 117 complaints
- 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 124 complaints
- 1992 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 61 complaints
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