Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 90V-056 · Eagle and Plymouth vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 90V-056 covers 265 Eagle and Plymouth vehicles for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2652 models
ReportedMar 21, 1990Owners notified May 23, 1990
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V056001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.

The risk

THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULTIN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.

NOTE: THIS RECALL APPLIES ONLY TO DIAMOND STAR MOTORS INSTALLED SUNROOFS.CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S PLYMOUTH AND EAGLE DEALERSHIPS AND MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALESOF AMERICA WILL IMPLEMENT THE RECALL ACTION.SYSTEM: SUNROOF HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DSM MANUFACTURED SUNROOFS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 1, 1989 to December 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.