Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V099000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1990 to 06/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 321000 | 09/03/1996 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/13/1996 | 06/18/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the abs function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. also the warranty on all abs components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). owners will also be reimbursed for previous abs component repair costs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; anti-skid system. vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini-vans equipped with anti-lock brake systems (abs). note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V191000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1990 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 80000 | 01/10/1992 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/01/1991 | 11/06/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the abs high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars and vans with anti-lock brake systems (abs). | |||||||||||||||
| 92V030000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1991 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 10492 | 02/28/1992 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1992 | 03/23/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fluid leakage eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the abs high pressure pump and high pressure hose if the last six digits of the bar code label on the pump are between 052300 and 059262. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; abs system.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans with anti-lock braking systems (abs).note: see also nhtsa campaign no. 91v191000. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE91093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1991 | 10/23/1991 | ABS CONTROL FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA94028 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/29/1994 | 06/24/1996 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS | 96V099000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94024 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/07/1994 | 07/29/1994 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91094 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/05/1991 | 11/26/1991 | BRAKING PERFORMANCE LOSS | 91V191000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91094 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/05/1991 | 11/26/1991 | BRAKING PERFORMANCE LOSS | 92V030000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/10/1997 | 72000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 chrysler town and country. while parked the contact noticed the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. also, the contact stated the abs function was constantly on and it became difficult to drive. the dealer was contacted and stated the vehicle had previously been repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and would have to be diagnosed for the failure. the contact stated prior to the recall repairs she had not experienced a failure with the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. ds | |||
| 09/16/2003 | 125000 | 4 | |
| The brake pedal became hard when the driver made a sudden stop which resulted in extended stopping distances. the dealership repaired the vehicle but the problem still exist. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/20/2007 | 104000 | 3 | 04/10/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler town and country. while driving 30 mph, the abs failed to operate and the vehicle took 20-30 additional feet to stop. the abs light illuminated intermittently. while at the dealer on february 15, 2008, they stated that there was failure with the wiring and the vehicle needed a cylinder module and electrical work. the repair would cost approximately $200. the contact had the vehicle repaired, but the failure recurred. the dealer stated that nothing further could be done. the failure mileage was 104,000 and current mileage was 118,000. | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 130000 | 3 | 01/15/2003 |
| Dt:the contact received nhtsa recall, campaign 96v099000 concerning abs brakes. while pulling out of a parking space the abs activated. the vehicle was stopped without incident. the vehicle was repaired under this recall. however, the brakes failed twice within a week. the vehicle was repaired again, and the contact was afraid to drive the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes are applied there is a delay before the vehicle will stop. *ak | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 144819 | 11/08/1990 | |
| Loss of brakes --car is equipped with antilock brakes --third separate incident. *nlm | |||
| 08/06/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/06/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle experienced 3 episodes of complete abs failure while driving, the manufacturer refused to rectify the problem under recall 96v-099. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Recall related, 96v099, vehicle involved in side collision, impact position, speed 35mph, abs brake failure, rear passenger side wheel off hwy, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. *ak *jb | |||
| 07/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| The abs braking system failed. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 120000 | 4 | |
| Nhtsa recall 92v030000 concerning brake pump failure. consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that vehicle was recalled, and to proceed to the dealer for repairs. consumer had the repairs done, and experienced brake failure four times since the pump was replaced. on each occasion the pump was replaced with a defective pump. *ak | |||