Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 Chrysler Imperial

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 110 owner complaints on file.

Chrysler Imperial, 1990–1993 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1993 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V099000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
321,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-13
Owners notified
1996-09-03

Defect description

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V191000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
80,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-01
Owners notified
1992-01-10

Defect description

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Safety risk

FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V122000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
130,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-07-11
Owners notified
1991-11-20

Defect description

FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.

Safety risk

LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4098,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system5—
Service brakes469,070 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic350,000 mi
Suspension3—
Air bags2177,560 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Steering282,000 mi
Suspension: front2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Suspension: front: shock absorber2—
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1100,036 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Chrysler Imperial model years

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All Chrysler Imperial recalls by year

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