Chrysler New Yorker 1996

• Recall 14259 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
  dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
  owner notification began during january 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis investigation # DP04007

  On september 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.His petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.Mr. Galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.Concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioners 1996 dodge intrepid.On october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.That investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.Very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.This is still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.Concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsas database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition.
  

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• Steering system rack and pinion investigation # EA99031

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• Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak investigation # RQ98018

  
  

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Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, an extremely strong odor of fuel emitted continuously inside of the vehicle. A fuel leak was not visible. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic, who both stated that the fuel injector o-rings would need to be replaced. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 98v1840000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure recurred and the manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

I have had to replace the brake line multiple times over a six month period, and also the unibody has rusted out and i am unable to drive the vehicle. I was wondring if there has been a recall on this vehicle. *tr

Had to have break lines replaced-they removed cross member to access line and removed and manufacture tube and replace. $442.91 for 5 hours of labor and parts---my car was the 7th car in one week to need this expensive repair from a chrysler car. Garage tells me this is due to calcium on roads or cheap steal from chrysler. I feel due to poor quality of the chrysler product-- "help me out." *nm

Consumer stated that while driving there was too much play in steering, and steering was too loose. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, and was told that the rack and pinion/ inner tie rod, and bushings were too loose. Consumer will take the vehicle to a dealer later.*ak

Apparently head gasket failure is a common problem with neons of this vintage. Of course, you don't find out until it happens to you.*ak

When driving towards the sunlight the reflection off the dashboard onto the windshield is so bad that the glare creates a dangerous blind spot which impairs the driver's visability in front of him..

Was parking vehicle with foot on brakes; felt vehicle sliding. The front brakes were gone when the brake pedal was applied. It went completely to the floor. Did not hit anything. Will be taking vehicle to dealer. *ak

No summary included. *ak

While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Also has a no start condition at times. Been to dealer several times, and deale rcannot determine the cause. Please provide further information and vin#. *ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P361A [1] P361A