Model year record

1992 Chrysler Lebaron

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 100 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V070000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
17,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-05-13
Owners notified
1992-05-28

Defect description

THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Safety risk

IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ENGAGEMENT FAILS, THE LACK OFENGAGEMENT BY THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REDUCING OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND ONCOMINGTRAFFIC, AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V015000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
20,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-02-14
Owners notified
1992-02-06

Defect description

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Safety risk

FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8—
Air bags: frontal7—
Suspension: rear6—
Seats5—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Unknown or other396,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Power train2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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