Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
96V099000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1990 to 06/01/1993V (Vehicle)32100009/03/1996ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/13/199606/18/1996
Defect SummaryThe abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesSystem: 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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE94024CHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/07/199407/29/1994ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
 There is no summary currently available
EA94028CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/29/199406/24/1996ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS96V099000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
06/16/20031
 While driving hit a bump or pothole and applied the brakes, abs was missing for one second. dealer notified. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04/10/2012106667
 Tl* the contact owns a 1992 chrysler town and country mini van. the contact was driving 35 mph when the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. as the contact started the vehicle, she discovered that the brakes had seized and the vehicle would not move. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle, and provided no further assistance. the failure and the current mileage was 106,667.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/20/2009149000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chrysler town and country. the contact is experiencing failure with the bendix-10 antilock brake system on his vehicle. in 1997, his vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the pump motor assembly was given a lifetime warranty at that time. the failures have resurfaced and chrysler stated that the brakes were previously replaced and there was no lifetime warranty; therefore, they would not re-honor the recall. the failure mileage was 149,000.
06/02/2005219000203/12/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chrysler town and country. the abs light illuminated. the brakes became very stiff and the brake pedal had to be depressed down to the floor. the vehicle was repaired, but, immediately afterwards, the abs light illuminated again. the brakes were working properly. in may of 2007, the brakes became difficult to depress again, which made it nearly impossible to stop the vehicle. nhtsa campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes:hydraulic: antilock) was referenced. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 230,000 and failure mileage was 219,000.
02/09/200792288106/26/1997
 I own a 1992 chrysler with anti-lock brakes covered by nhtsa campaign id 96v099000. it has 93,000 miles & chrysler has refused to pay for covered repairs under the above listed campaign. the vehicle has been out of service numerous times for brake problems & they have refused to cover the last repair for approx $500. according to your odi listing, all abs components are covered to 100,000 miles. the servicing dealer has told me & the chrysler consumer representative that the repair should be covered & was covered by them at one time, but they have refused to cover the replacement of the abs actuator on my vehicle. the chrysler ref# for my inquiry to them is 15951884. *jb
05/25/20061467911
 Consumer was charged for a recall item on 1992 town and country. *kb the dealer did not have the parts available to repair the abs recall (96v099000 ). the part was ordered and the consumer was charged $75. the part was scheduled to arrive july 1, 2006 but to date the part has not arrived. *nm
07/19/2005107667808/04/1997
 Continuing abs failure, i have had the abs repaired several times under warranty, but the abs system keeps failing. now music city dodge is telling me there is contamination in the system and every thing in the brake system needs to be replaced to the tune of $3000.00. i can't see how this is correct considering they are the only ones who have worked on the brakes.*jb
06/22/20042
 When depressing the brakes brake pedal pulsated. this caused the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. however, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak
107/23/2003
 Abs braking system totally failed. *ph *la
01/15/20041100001
 While driving 35 mph driver smelled smoke. driver attempted to slow down to get to the side of the vehicle, but vehicle had no brake power. driver got the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that accumulator and antilock brake pump failed, and had to be replaced. *ak
08/03/2003207/28/2003
 Problems the brakes on the 1992 chrysler town and country.*mr the vehicle had a recall in 1996, for the brakes and traction control, as well as the abs piston pump and the abs hydraulic control unit. the same problems that occurred then are occurring now. the consumer feels that the vehicle is a danger and chrysler has not done their job in fixing the vehicle.* cb *jb
09/02/20031000004
 The abs brakes were failing and made a grinding sound. the abs indicator light on the dash board constantly blinked. the consumer took the vehicle to two mechanics. one mechanic was at the dealership and informed the consumer that the problem was the abs system. *nlm
07/07/20031
 Consumer stated that when applying the brakes abs brake light will come on and stay on the remainder of the time vehicle was being operated. dealer notified.*ak
06/03/2002
 Brake failure caused extened stopping distance when applied intermittently. dealer notified,and unable to duplicate the problem. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
06/03/2002
 Nhtsa recall 96 v 099 000manufacturer's recall 685 concerning brakes::anti:skid system: dealer refused to honor manufacturer's recall notice until consumer agreed to replace hydraulic control lines. ed tomko chrysler, avon,oh; phone# 440/933-3500. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
06/18/200108/01/1999
 Paint is peeling severely on the top of van. no safety defect. *ak
 When abs light comes on vehicle will not stop, and brake pedal will become hard. also, on occasion brake pedal will not release completely, causing rear abs brake light to stay on, and effecting cruise control release. *ak
 Recall 96v099000/ anti-lock brake failure. dealer refuses to service vehicle free of charge. *ak
 When driving under normal dry weather conditions brakes operate normally. but, in wet weather conditions braking system fails. vehicle will slide and continue to roll when brakes are applied. dealer has been contacted. *ak
11/01/1999212/01/1997
 When applying abs brakes pedal became very hard and resisted application, causing extended stopping distance. *ak
01/01/1998
 Abs light is on, and the abs system is working intermittently. vehicle has been at repair shop three times, and the dealer can't determine the cause. *ak
04/01/19952
 Vehicle experience failure of the abs motor on two occasions prior to recall notice. (96v099000).
11/15/19961
 Recall on the abs piston and pump/motor assy not repaired in a timely manner due to lack of parts.
10/21/1998
 Recall # 96v099000 brakes: hydraulic: anti-skid system; diagnostic test could not detect problem with abs. consumer continues to experience problem with brakes. when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floorboard, and the van continues to travel with no braking ability. *ak
01/04/19961
 Anti lock brakes failed prior to recall notice.
04/21/19984
 While pressing on accelerator pedal at 35mph, it would move about an inch & then stick. had to pull up on it to unstick pedal. had no front/rear brakes. have taken to dealer 3 different times & nothing was found. *ak
05/11/199812
 While driving about 60 mph in front of her was another vehicle. consumer tried to step on the brake and the vehicle did not stop, knocked into vehicle in front. brake pedal was so hard that felt likes somebody was holding the pedal. dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. *ak
09/15/1997609/11/1997
 Anti lock brakes system continuously fails, repairs made however failures continue.
07/23/1996703/29/1995
 Anti-lock brakes lock up on occasion, several repairs made under recall, however problems with the abs system continues.
08/18/1995
 Hard padel anti-lock brake and brake light stays on when hard pedal, run abs test/low accumulator fault, pressure at pump/replace abs motor and other parts several times, to no avail.
0
 The antilock brake system failed prior to the recall.
1
 Recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts.
02/23/1997
 Had received recall notice & called dealer, and had brakes repaired. brakes repaired before & after recall. problem w/abs reappeared. dealer will not repair again. *ak
01/23/1997110/16/1991
 While driving vehicle the abs light comes on, when this happens owner notes that brake performace changes, it takes a lot of pressure to stop vehicle, the problem is intermittent. *ak
07/10/19961
 Antilock brakes failed prior to recall.
10/21/1996
 Leesburg chrysler 96v099. dlr claims he can not provide service for recall until dec 11, 1996. however, owner is currently experiencing a problem with hydraulic control unit and was advised not to operate vehicle until abs system is repaired. *ak
 Consumer states that on normal road conditions when the brakes are applied that they don't work. this happens intermittently. the system has abs.*ak
03/20/1996
 Driver experienced total loss of braking, equipped with abs system. *ak
02/14/1996
 Antilock brake system failed, abs indicator light came on, driver experienced total loss of braking dealer replaced accumulator. tt
01/09/1996
 During inclimate weather vehicle exhibits brake lockup. no response from anti lock braking system. tt
 Abs braking problems. please describe. tt
10/30/1995
 Abs system failure, excessive long stopping distance, in some instances total loss of braking. tt
05/01/1992605/01/1992
 Abs system has failed six times. tt abs pump seal and pump has been replaced , on one of the failures brake fluid sprayed throughout the engine compartment, chrysler will not repair anymore abs repairs under warrany. *slc
09/06/1995
 The abs system has to be replaced after 16,000 miles. please describe. tt
09/01/1995
 Abs warning light comes on, have to use two feet to push pedal in, pedal is hard. tt
 Vehicles abs braking system lights come on intermittently.car also has spongy pedal that vibrates and intermittently has long and extended stopping distances.
08/09/1995
 Abs system failure, abs brake light comes on. tt
06/25/19952
 Abs system failure, loss of braking ability, warning lights came o. *ak
06/03/19951
 The abs braking system failed when applied. tt
06/23/1995
 The abs system pump is not holding pressure , it fluxuates between 400-2000 psi. tt
06/16/19951
 Abs system locked up, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak tt
10/15/19945
 Antilock brake failure. *aw
04/07/1995
 Sudden brake failure, equipped with abs braking system. tt
04/03/1995
 While attempting to brake, abs went out, no brakes at all. tt
01/01/19935
 Abs does not stop vehicle adequately. tt
03/13/19954
 4th time abs braking system failed with no prior warning.(ea94-028). tt
02/23/19952
 Abs system failure, complete system failed twice, first failure at 11k miles second at 37k miles. tt
01/13/19951
 Anti-lock brakes failed. *ak
01/11/19951
 Abs braking system failed at highway speed. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
04/18/1995
 Abs has to be totally replaced, warning light came on. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
10/16/2006192450204/04/2004
 The abs on my 1992 chrysler town & country failed august 2006. our mechanic advised my husband that the abs pump motor assembly and brake actuator piston assembly had failed, but that he believed that the abs on the vehicle was covered by a lifetime warranty due to a recall. however, chrysler at first lied to us that there was no recall. after paying over a $1,000 to have the repair done, the parts failed a second time. this time, my husband went to the nhtsa website and found that there was in fact a recall~96v099000~ for this problem. he called daimler-chrysler today at 1-800-853-1403. he was told this time that 'yes, there was a recall, but that the information on your website was in error and that there was no lifetime coverage.' my husband then contacted the mechanic and obtained an alldata report that contained the chrysler service bulletin #685. the service bulletin not only has information that shows how to diagnose and repair the defective parts, but it also had a letter that chrysler supposedly sent to all vehicle owners. this letter states in part, if problems with these components are found at any time during the entire life of your vehicle, chrysler will replace these components free of charge. my husband called daimler-chrysler a second time at the above number and even after reading the letter to the customer service representative contained in chrysler's own bulletin #685, he was told that daimler-chrysler had no obligation whatsoever to make the required repairs as there was no lifetime coverage. it was again suggested by chrysler that your agency erred in stating that there is lifetime coverage and that my husband could not be reading the letter in the bulletin correctly and refused to honor the lifetime coverage provisions in your recall. *nm
10/05/20041520001
 Vehicle had no brakes. dealer stated the wiring harness burned, and they could not repair the vehicle. manufacturer insisted that consumer should cover the cost to repair the harness in order to determine the defectiveness of the brakes pump motor. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
 Brakes failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
02/15/19951
 Warning light came on/off, resulting in almost total failure of braking ability, replace brake pump and accumulater. tt