1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT Recalls (2)

Campaign:
89V237000 on 01/03/1990
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
08/31/1988 - 08/31/1989
Affected:
634,000
Defect:
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Consequence:
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Correction:
Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Notes:
System: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans.

Campaign:
08E033000 on 04/16/2008
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
6,903
Defect:
Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Consequence:
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
RCL/637
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
recall 637 - carbon monoxide levels may exceed the limits allowed by federal emissions standards. to corect this condition, the powertrain control module must be replaced. *tw
Bulletin:
081695REVA
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper
Bulletin:
230397
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw
Bulletin:
233599
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
080600
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Bulletin:
230800
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
233599REVA
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:
2300800B
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
0800600REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj

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