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  Safety Recalls of Chrysler Fifth Avenue Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Chrysler Fifth Avenue. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chrysler Fifth Avenue.

NHTSA Recall #: 92V015000; Feb. 14, 1992

Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.

Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, 1992 Chrysler Imperial, 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, 1992 Chrysler New Yorker, 1992 Chrysler Town And Country, 1992 Dodge Caravan, 1992 Dodge Daytona, 1992 Dodge Dynasty, 1992 Dodge Shadow, 1992 Dodge Spirit, 1992 Plymouth Acclaim, 1992 Plymouth Sundance, 1992 Plymouth Voyager
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Recall Summary: The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V122000; Jul. 11, 1991

Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, 1991 Chrysler Imperial, 1991 Chrysler Lebaron, 1991 Chrysler New Yorker, 1991 Chrysler Salon, 1991 Dodge Dynasty, 1991 Dodge Spirit, 1991 Plymouth Acclaim
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Summary: Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V004000; Oct. 2, 1991

Corrosion of the resistor terminals increases electricalresistance, leading to overheating and possble ignition of the wiring connectorsand insulation, causing a fire in the cowl area.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, 1990 Chrysler New Yorker, 1991 Chrysler New Yorker, 1990 Dodge Dynasty, 1991 Dodge Dynasty
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
Recall Summary: Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 90V162000; Sep. 4, 1990

This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, 1991 Chrysler Lebaron, 1991 Chrysler Salon, 1991 Dodge Daytona, 1991 Dodge Dynasty, 1991 Dodge Shadow, 1991 Dodge Spirit, 1991 Plymouth Acclaim, 1991 Plymouth Sundance
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Recall Summary: Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 90V080000; Apr. 25, 1990

Air bags would not deploy in an impact situation, which could lead to driver injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, 1990 Chrysler Landau Salon, 1990 Chrysler Lebaron, 1990 Dodge Daytona, 1990 Dodge Dynasty
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Recall Summary: Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chrysler Fifth Avenue Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 14, 1992   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 20,000
Oct. 2, 1991   Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower 125,000
Jul. 11, 1991   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 130,000
Sep. 4, 1990   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 18,000
Apr. 25, 1990   Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module 257
Oct. 22, 1987   Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 12,000


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chrysler Fifth Avenue Model Years

Model# Recalls
1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1
1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 3
1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1
1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1