1986 Chrysler Lebaron Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1986 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.

• 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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• 86V053000Apr 10, 198632,149 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
  Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1986, Dodge Aries 1986, Plymouth Reliant 1986 +11 more

  Reported issue: Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid.

  Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.

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• 86V028000Feb 19, 19867,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
  Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1986, NEW Yorker 1986, Dodge 600 1986

  Reported issue: A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. Consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could ignite and start an instrument panel fire.

  Remedy: Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.

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