Does the 1981 Chrysler New Yorker have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 Chrysler New Yorker recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chrysler dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Chrysler New Yorker?

2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 Chrysler New Yorker recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Chrysler New Yorker. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chrysler been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Chrysler New Yorker recalls, newest first

September 22, 1981NHTSA 81V111000150,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
Remedy: The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 5, 1981NHTSA 81V05500030,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Summary: Engine may lose power or stall due to carburetor flooding. This is caused by a poor electrical ground on the carburetor fuel bowl vent solenoid. Vehicles may also have driveability problems while the engine is warming up in cold weather. These problems include engine missing, sags, and hesitation. This is caused by a sticking carburetor oxygen feedback solenoid.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect carburetor and if necessary, the bowl vent solenoid will be repaired by resoldering (reconnecting) the external electrical connection free of charge. If applicable, the oxygen feedback sensor will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1981 Chrysler New Yorker with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system2
Gasoline › Carburetor system1
Other › Fuel injection system1

Other Chrysler New Yorker years

Other 1981 Chrysler models

Questions

Does the 1981 Chrysler New Yorker have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Chrysler New Yorker recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chrysler dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Chrysler New Yorker?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.