Model year record

1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 124 owner complaints on file.

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 91V004000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
125,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-02
Owners notified
1991-07-04

Defect description

WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.

Safety risk

CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.

Manufacturer remedy

THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.

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 slip2068,060 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system12190,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission8190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine6147,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump6
Fuel system, gasoline477,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings450,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Vehicle speed control377,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system2
Tires2
Air bags1140,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1105,404 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension189,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.