The 1991 Chrysler New Yorker has 4 recalls, with two serious issues: an anti-lock brake system hose that can leak or detach and drain hydraulic fluid, and a cowl area fire risk from corroded heater blower wiring.
When the ABS high-pressure hose loses fluid, the vehicle loses both anti-lock braking and the hydraulic brake assist, increasing the chance of wheel lockup and longer stopping distances. Separately, water that seeps under the windshield cowl can corrode the heater blower motor resistor terminals, raising electrical resistance until the wiring connectors and insulation overheat and catch fire. On the restraint side, the front outboard seatbelt buckles can become difficult to latch or unlatch because the webbing stiffener works its way into the buckle housing and dislodges the latch guide, and the belt can pop open or only partially engage during a sudden stop or crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake system's high pressure hose may leak or come loose at its crimped end fitting, causing hydraulic fluid to escape.
What the fix does
Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a redesigned hose of different construction.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Water leaks under the windshield cowl above the heater blower motor resistor block, causing the resistor terminals to corrode.
What the fix does
The blower motor resistor block will be replaced, the cowl will be sealed with mastic patch, and damaged wire connectors will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On 50/50 bench seat vehicles, the front passenger seat belt may become hard to latch or unlatch. A stiffener in the belt webbing can enter the buckle housing and knock the buckle latch guide out of place, causing incomplete latching.
What the fix does
The buckle assembly will be replaced with a revised version if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front outboard safety belt buckle may become hard to fasten or unfasten when a webbing stiffener shifts into the buckle and displaces the latch guide.
What the fix does
Replace the buckle latch engagement component to restore normal operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
