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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V145000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1990 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 100 | 09/24/1990 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/10/1990 | 08/23/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect screws may have been used in installing the load sensing brake proportioning valve to its bracket causing the clamping load to be less than intended. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in inconsistent front to rear brakebalance with potential for rear brake skid under heavy braking conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace proportioning valve to bracket screws with proper length screws. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; proportioning valve screw.vehicle description: truck van. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/05/2007 | 141000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1990 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to stop intermittently when the brake pedal was depressed. in addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel during the failures. the dealer replaced the brake pump at the cost of over $400. she called the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 90v145000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve), but was denied reimbursement for being verbally abusive to the representative. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 141,000 and current mileage was 165,124. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/07/2000 | |||
| While driving abs brake light came on. when coming to a stop hit brakes, and abs light went off. but, then pressing on brakes and light came on, and stayed on. *ak | |||
| Once again brake failed, unable to stop vehicle as needed, brakes are spongey and unreliable and have been fixed a number of times. | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving, suddenly abs warning light came on, attempting to slow down brakes seemed inadequate for stopping, vehicle continued to roll. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/06/1999 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may have resulted in an accident. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 3 | ||
| Brakes have failed several times causing several collisions. | |||
| 3 | |||
| Brakes failed several times resulting in one accident due to faulty brakes. | |||
| 06/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brakes replaced. | |||
| 06/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Brake problems. | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle jerks/slides when brakes applied. | |||
| Experience erratic performance of brake, when wet they grab, and other times pedal becomes hard, braking seems ineffective. tt | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 2 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing vehicle to lose control/skid prior to recall (90v-145). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| Faulty brake system proportioner valve. replaced headlight switch. gasket replaced 4 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Front brakes don't respond to brake application resulting in excessive pressure onto rear system. brakes respond poorly. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 1 | 07/31/1997 | ||
| The buckles in the front seat of the van are cracked. *ak consumer states that the dealer refused to replace the seat belts. the calipers have deep grooves, probably caused from the guides wearing into them, the knuckles, guides, and calipers had to be replaced due to causing brake pad failure. tires had been rotated, however still had bad tread wear, no specific tire information was given. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/15/1996 | |||
| Consumer complained that falsely master cylinder had to be replaced on two occasions. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 3 | 01/30/1990 | ||
| Brake cylinders locking up causing damage to other brake components and loss of control. | |||
| 07/27/1995 | 1 | 06/27/1995 | |
| The motor mount split and dropped the motor on the axle and broke the axle while driving.tt also there was afaulty oil guage sending unit that was replace, as well as rear brakes were not functioning due to frozen cylinders.*jb | |||