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Chrysler IMPERIAL recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

192 owner complaints analyzed

22 distinct recall campaigns

103,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1966 to 1995 model years. Data snapshot: . 63 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

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.

1981
1
1982
1
1990
2
1991
3
1992
2
1993
1
1994
0
1995
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19811
19821
19902
19913
19922
19931
19940
19950

1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1990: 2; 1991: 3; 1992: 2; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0

Year-by-year records

Chrysler IMPERIAL model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
196610Not available
196708+8
196910Not available
197001+1
197103+2
197201-2
197404Not available
197502-2
198101Not available
1982010
1990682Not available
1991583+1
1992342-1
1993261-1
199430-1
1995100

Recall history

22 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

66V002001 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Reported: 1966-09-29 (September 29, 1966) · Model years: 1967

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67V009002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Reported: 1967-01-08 (January 8, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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67V009004 · Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Reported: 1967-01-08 (January 8, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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67V044001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Reported: 1967-04-28 (April 28, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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67V044002 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1967-04-28 (April 28, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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67V044003 · Electrical System:Ignition

Reported: 1967-04-28 (April 28, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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67V044004 · Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical

Reported: 1967-04-28 (April 28, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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67V097000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1967-10-10 (October 10, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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71V050000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1971-04-09 (April 9, 1971) · Model years: 1970, 1971

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70V122000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Reported: 1970-10-06 (October 6, 1970) · Model years: 1971

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71V003000 · Seats

Reported: 1971-11-06 (November 6, 1971) · Model years: 1971

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71V173000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Reported: 1971-10-05 (October 5, 1971) · Model years: 1972

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74V007000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Reported: 1974-01-07 (January 7, 1974) · Model years: 1974

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74V056000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Reported: 1974-04-11 (April 11, 1974) · Model years: 1974

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74V082000 · Parking Brake

Reported: 1974-05-23 (May 23, 1974) · Model years: 1974

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75V086000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Reported: 1975-05-13 (May 13, 1975) · Model years: 1974, 1975

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75V023000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift

Reported: 1975-02-05 (February 5, 1975) · Model years: 1975

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81V111000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1981-09-22 (September 22, 1981) · Model years: 1981, 1982

THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.

Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

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91V191000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1991-11-01 (November 1, 1991) · Model years: 1990, 1991

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

Consequence: 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.

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

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96V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Reported: 1996-06-13 (June 13, 1996) · Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

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

Consequence: 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.

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.

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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.

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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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