The 1983 Chrysler New Yorker has 3 recalls, the most serious being two separate brake system concerns where hydraulic brake lines can wear through or leak, reducing stopping power.
On one brake issue, the rear brake tubes can rub against the rear suspension brackets, gradually wearing through the tubing and causing a partial loss of braking. On the other, a brake line can contact an exhaust hanger bolt and eventually develop a leak, also reducing braking capability; if this happens, the brake warning light on the dashboard will alert the driver. There is also a fuel system concern: the electric fuel filler door release uses a solenoid that can develop loose mounting screws and an internal short circuit, allowing electrical arcing at the attachment points, which raises the risk of fire.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake tubes routed to the rear wheels may rub against suspension parts, causing wear that could reduce braking power.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
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What can fail
A hydraulic brake tube may rub against an exhaust system hanger bolt, causing the tube to wear through and leak brake fluid, which reduces braking power.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The solenoid that releases the fuel filler door can loosen and short-circuit internally, causing sparks at the solenoid screws. These sparks could ignite fuel vapors near the filler cap.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
