1990 Plymouth Laser Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V103003
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: December 13th, 1995

Defect Summary:
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence Summary:
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; BELT BUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER, MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS MADE BY TAKATA CORPORATION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V106001
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: August 7th, 1990

Defect Summary:
DILUTED PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGES PRIOR TO WINDSHIELD GLASS INSTALLATION WHICH WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

Consequence Summary:
WINDSHIELDS WOULD NOT PREVENT EJECTION OF VEHICLEOCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE WINDSHIELDS, ASSOCIATED PARTS, AND PRIMER.

Recall Notes:
SYSTE: WINDSHIELD MOUNTING; FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V056001
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1989
Date of Owner Notification: May 23rd, 1990

Defect Summary:
OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.

Consequence Summary:
THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULTIN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.

Recall Notes:
NOTE: THIS RECALL APPLIES ONLY TO DIAMOND STAR MOTORS INSTALLED SUNROOFS.CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S PLYMOUTH AND EAGLE DEALERSHIPS AND MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALESOF AMERICA WILL IMPLEMENT THE RECALL ACTION.SYSTEM: SUNROOF HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DSM MANUFACTURED SUNROOFS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V128000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1988
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1989
Date of Owner Notification: September 19th, 1989

Defect Summary:
WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLAMPS MAY BREAK DUE TO THE STRESS CREATED BY THE HEADLAMP POP UP DEVICES.

Consequence Summary:
BREAKAGE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSES LOSS OFHEADLAMP ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
HEADLAMP WIRING HARNESS ROUTING WILL BE MODIFIED AND DAMAGED WIRES REPAIRED.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM:ELECTRICAL, UNDERHOOD WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.