Recalls for 1980 Chrysler Lebaron

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Maserati-ised Chrysler LeBaron

st_asaph posted a photo:

Parked outside the old railroad depot at Tarpon Springs FL that is now a museum. I had mistakenly labelled this as a Chrysler LeBaron, only for Flickr friend ‘bee’ to correct me. It is in fact a Maserati TC, a model previously unknown to me. Further research revealed that the ‘TC’ stands for ‘turbocharged coupe’. The car was a collaborative effort between Chrysler and Maserati and was manufactured in Milan between 1988-90, a total of 7,300 coming off the production line.

The partnership between Chrysler and Maserati proved fractious, but today the two companies are under common ownership under the Stellantis brand.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1979-12-12
Description
The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Special brake hose restraining straps will be installed on each involved vehicle to relocate both front hoses and ensure that adequate hose to tire clearance is maintained.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; brake hoses. Consequences of defect: abrasion resulting from such interference could causehose failure, loss of front braking capability and an accident. Note: the instrument panel light provides warning of partial brake failure