1985 Chrysler Laser Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1985 Chrysler Laser. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 89V011000Jan 31, 198960,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Chrysler Laser 1985, Dodge 600 1985, Lancer 1985 +2 more

  Reported issue: Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.

  Possible consequence: This could result in some forward, backward or lateralmovement of seat, creating a potential for loss of control of the vehiclewhich could result in an accident

  Remedy: Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system.

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• 88V105000Jul 1, 1988580,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Chrysler Laser 1985–1986, Dodge 600 1985–1987, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1985–1987 +8 more

  Reported issue: Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.

  Possible consequence: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.

  Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

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• 85V010000Jan 1, 198553,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Chrysler Laser 1985, NEW Yorker 1985, Dodge 600 1985 +5 more

  Reported issue: An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. Consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy: Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA89014Horn malfunctionsClosed · Feb 21, 1989
• C88001Seat attachment failureClosed · May 18, 1988
• EA88008Seat attachmentClosed · Nov 17, 1987
• PE87045SEAT FAILURESClosed · Aug 7, 1987

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