Model year record

1992 Plymouth Acclaim

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 84 owner complaints on file.

Plymouth Acclaim, 1989–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1989–1995 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

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
Air bags: frontal9—
Suspension: rear8—
Vehicle speed control7—
Power train: axle assembly5—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3—
Air bags2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch25,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column137,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Unknown or other190,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1991 model has about half as many 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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All Plymouth Acclaim recalls by year

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.