Recalls for 1992 Chrysler Lebaron

DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Posted on: 1992-05-20
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Adjust the secondary hood latch to allow the latch assembly to properly engage when the hood is closed.

Notes
System: hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1992-02-18
Description
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

Consequence
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.

Corrective Action
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

Notes
System: steering; upper steering column coupling bolt.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; sedans, convertibles, and mini-vans.