The Chrysler LeBaron has 28 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1981–1992. On average a defect was admitted 5.59 years after the car was built, the slowest took 24 years. The most recalled system is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 campaigns). Owners also filed 484 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Chrysler LeBaron
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 Read
What's wrong. Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen
Risk. This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident
Fix. Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds
What's wrong. The bonded disc brake linings may separate from the shoes due to a bonding deficiency which may allow corrosion degradation of the bond attachment
Risk. Separation of the disc brake linings results in anincrease in stopping distance
Fix. Replace the front and rear linings on vehicles with 15 inch brakes. Replace only the rear brake linings on vehicles with 14 inch brakes because the front linings on these vehicles are riveted
What's wrong. Hydraulic brake tubing routed to the left rear wheel brake system may have been bent out of shape during assembly and could chafe against the exhaust system hanger bolt
Fix. Dealer will inspect and relocate tube, if necessary. A retaining clip will be installed to ensure adequate clearance for the tubing; any damaged tubes will also be replaced
Fuel System, Gasoline 4 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. 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
What's wrong. 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
Risk. 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
What's wrong. An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. Consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire
Fix. Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp
Suspension 3 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. 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…
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
What's wrong. 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
Risk. 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…
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
What's wrong. 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
Risk. 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…
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
Air Bags 2 Read
What's wrong. The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets
Risk. Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached
Fix. Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets
What's wrong. Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers
Risk. Air bags would not deploy in an impact situation, which could lead to driver injury
Fix. Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules
Seat Belts 2 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury
Fix. Replace buckle latch engagement
What's wrong. Required front center seat belt assembly was omitted. Vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 209, seat belt assemblies
Fix. Installation of missing center seat belt will be done without charge
Vehicle Speed Control 2 Read
What's wrong. Drivers floormat mispositioned such as to interfere with accelerator pedal
Risk. Floormat may restrict return of accelerator pedal to theidle position
Fix. Floormat will be replaced with a redesigned mat to eliminate the interference
What's wrong. The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system
Fix. The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge
What's wrong. The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system
Fix. The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge
Seats 2 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back
Fix. Replace frame with proper power seat frame
What's wrong. 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
Risk. Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back
Fix. Replace frame with proper power seat frame
What's wrong. Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments
Risk. This could result in some forward, backward or lateralmovement of seat, creating a potential for loss of control of the vehiclewhich could result in an accident
Fix. Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system
Electrical System 2 Read
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded
Latches/locks/linkages 1 Read
What's wrong. The hood latch assembly may not have been properly installed and the secondary hood latch may be prevented from engaging when the hood is closed
Risk. If the primary hood latch engagement fails, the lack ofengagement by the secondary hood latch could cause the hood to open while thevehicle is in motion, reducing operator's ability to see the road and oncomingtraffic, and possibly resulting in a vehicle accident
Fix. Adjust the secondary hood latch to allow the latch assembly to properly engage when the hood is closed
Steering 1 Read
What's wrong. The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt
Risk. Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol
Fix. Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 5.59 years |
| Slowest campaign | 24 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 28.1% |
| Campaigns on record | 28 |
Which LeBaron years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Steering | |
| 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1990 | Suspension | |
| 1989 | Suspension | |
| 1988 | Suspension | |
| 1987 | Suspension | |
| 1986 | Suspension | |
| 1985 | Suspension | |
| 1984 | Suspension | |
| 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1982 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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A campaign covers a production range. Yours is one car.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Chrysler LeBaron have?
28 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1981–1992. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my LeBaron still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 5.59 years, and the slowest campaign came 24 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.