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1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE recalls & problems

The 1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE has 3 safety recalls and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (15 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints36filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

VisibilityOct 2, 1991

Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor

Recall 91V004000125,000 vehicles

Problem
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
Risk
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.
Fix
THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
Seat beltsJul 11, 1991

Front › Anchorage

Recall 91V122000130,000 vehicles

Problem
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.
Service brakes, hydraulicSep 4, 1990

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 90V16200018,000 vehicles

Problem
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Brake fluid low warning › Lamp15000—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system › Fuel rail; Fuel injection system900170,300 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission5000—
Unknown or other3000—
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Alternator/generator/regulator3010—
Vehicle speed control3000—
SteeringColumn locking › Anti-theft device2000—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner; Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.2000—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage1000—
SuspensionFront › Springs › Air suspension system1000—
Air bagsSide/window1101—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations