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  Safety Recalls of Plymouth Horizon Vehicles

There have been 21 safety recalls for the Plymouth Horizon. 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 Plymouth Horizon.

NHTSA Recall #: 91V132000; Aug. 5, 1991

Fuel leaks can result in a fire when near a source ofignition.

Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Dodge Charger, 1987 Dodge Omni, 1987 Plymouth Horizon, 1987 Plymouth Turismo
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Pressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V056000; Apr. 11, 1991

Failure of bolts may result in partial separation of therear suspension from the vehicle, resulting in loss of vehicle control withoutwarning and a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Dodge Charger, 1986 Dodge Omni, 1986 Plymouth Horizon, 1986 Plymouth Turismo
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Summary: Rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolts may fail from stress corrosion cracking possibly caused by processing deviations in the construction of the pivot bolt. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 89V237000; Dec. 27, 1989

The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chrysler Lebaron, 1990 Chrysler Lebaron, 1989 Chrysler Lebaron Gts, 1990 Chrysler Lebaron Gts, 1989 Dodge Aries, 1989 Dodge Caravan, 1990 Dodge Caravan, 1989 Dodge Dakota, 1990 Dodge Dakota, 1989 Dodge Daytona, 1990 Dodge Daytona, 1989 Dodge Dynasty, 1990 Dodge Dynasty, 1989 Dodge Lancer, 1989 Dodge Omni, 1990 Dodge Omni, 1989 Dodge Shadow, 1990 Dodge Shadow, 1989 Dodge Spirit, 1990 Dodge Spirit, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 1989 Plymouth Horizon, 1990 Plymouth Horizon, 1989 Plymouth Reliant, 1989 Plymouth Sundance, 1990 Plymouth Sundance, 1989 Plymouth Voyager, 1990 Plymouth Voyager
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 89V091000; Jun. 5, 1989

Vehicles do not comply with fmvss 101, controls anddisplays.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Dodge Omni, 1988 Plymouth Horizon
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Summary: Steering wheel horn pads do not contain the horn symbol display as required by fmvss 101. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V053000; Apr. 10, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Chrysler Laser, 1986 Chrysler Lebaron, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker, 1986 Chrysler Town And Country, 1986 Dodge Aries, 1986 Dodge Charger, 1986 Dodge Daytona, 1986 Dodge Diplomat, 1986 Dodge Lancer, 1986 Dodge Omni, 1986 Plymouth Fury, 1986 Plymouth Horizon, 1986 Plymouth Reliant, 1986 Plymouth Turismo
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Plymouth Horizon Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 5, 1991   Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System 95,000
Apr. 11, 1991   Suspension:rear 55,000
Dec. 27, 1989   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 634,000
Jun. 5, 1989   Equipment:other:labels 120,000
Apr. 10, 1986   Electrical System:battery 32,149
Nov. 21, 1984   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 340,000
Sep. 24, 1984   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) 2,385
May. 27, 1982   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint 4,000
Jan. 28, 1982   Suspension:front:control Arm 14,500
Sep. 22, 1981   Vehicle Speed Control 150,000
Oct. 21, 1980   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 355,000
Oct. 17, 1980   Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch 235,000
Oct. 15, 1980   Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator 425,000
Sep. 18, 1979   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 31,000
Dec. 20, 1978   Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts 22
Jun. 13, 1978   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 14,000
May. 9, 1978   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint 42,000
Feb. 8, 1978   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 3,000
Dec. 28, 1977   Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts 3,000
Dec. 20, 1977   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 3,000
Dec. 20, 1977   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 3,000


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Plymouth Horizon Model Years

Model# Recalls
1990 Plymouth Horizon 1
1989 Plymouth Horizon 1
1988 Plymouth Horizon 1
1987 Plymouth Horizon 1
1986 Plymouth Horizon 2
1985 Plymouth Horizon 2
1984 Plymouth Horizon 1
1982 Plymouth Horizon 2
1981 Plymouth Horizon 1
1980 Plymouth Horizon 3
1979 Plymouth Horizon 3
1978 Plymouth Horizon 8