1986 Chrysler New Yorker Recalls

What To Do If Your New Yorker Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chrysler, so if you own a 1986 New Yorker take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chrysler to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1986 New Yorker Recalls

• SUSPENSION Recall for 1986 Chrysler New Yorker

  • Recall Announced APRIL 14 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E033000
  • Number Affected 6,903

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E033000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1986 Chrysler New Yorker

  • Recall Announced JULY 01 1988
  • NHTSA Reference #88V105000
  • Number Affected 580,000

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.

  Fix: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V105000 »

• SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Recall for 1986 Chrysler New Yorker

  • Recall Announced APRIL 08 1988
  • NHTSA Reference #88V061000
  • Number Affected 1,500

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.

  Fix: Replace frame with proper power seat frame.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V061000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Recall for 1986 Chrysler New Yorker

  • Recall Announced APRIL 10 1986
  • NHTSA Reference #86V053000
  • Number Affected 32,149

  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. 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.

  Consequence: 

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

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V053000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Recall for 1986 Chrysler New Yorker

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 19 1986
  • NHTSA Reference #86V028000
  • Number Affected 7,600

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 

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

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V028000 »