1985 Chrysler Lebaron Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron. 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 Lebaron 1985, Laser 1985, Dodge 600 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 Lebaron 1985–1987, 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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• 88V061000Apr 8, 19881,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
  Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1985–1986, Dodge 600 1985–1986, Plymouth Caravelle 1986 +1 more

  Reported issue: A service replacement drivers seat cushion (manual seat type) may contain wrong cushion with a brace that could interfere with power seat adjuster mechanism and cause stress on the frame.

  Possible consequence: Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.

  Remedy: Replace frame with proper power seat frame.

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• 85V010000Jan 1, 198553,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1985, NEW Yorker 1985, Laser 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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• 84V163000Dec 23, 1984208 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front
  Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1985, Dodge Lancer 1985

  Reported issue: Required front center seat belt assembly was omitted. Vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 209, seat belt assemblies.

  Remedy: Installation of missing center seat belt will be done without charge.

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