Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
102 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
114,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1983 to 1997 model years. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
1983: 0; 1984: 0; 1985: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 1; 1989: 0; 1990: 1; 1991: 3; 1992: 1; 1993: 0; 1997: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
87V164000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Reported: 1987-10-22 (October 22, 1987) · Model years: 1988
ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS FUSIBLE LINK WIRES MAY BE TRAPPED UNDER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
Consequence: TRAPPED WIRES MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCEELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: FREE ANY TRAPPED WIRING; THEN SECURE WIRING WITH A TIE STRAP TO KEEP AWAY FROM SPEED CONTROL BRACKET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V080000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Reported: 1990-04-25 (April 25, 1990) · Model years: 1990
AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS.
Consequence: AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT SITUATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO DRIVER INJURY.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED MODULES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V162000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 1990-09-04 (September 4, 1990) · Model years: 1991
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V004000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
Reported: 1991-10-02 (October 2, 1991) · Model years: 1991
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
Consequence: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V122000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1991-07-11 (July 11, 1991) · Model years: 1991
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.
Consequence: LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V015000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1992-02-14 (February 14, 1992) · Model years: 1992
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
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