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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V215000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/15/1996 to 09/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 18997 | 04/21/1997 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/29/1996 | 10/31/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during late november 1996. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 0500106A | 09/23/2006 | 0500106A | 10020494 | Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *kb | 10/27/2006 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050297 | 02/14/1997 | 51966 | Rear brake cyclic rubbing noise. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 050197 | 02/14/1997 | 51967 | Rear brake moan/howl noise. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 0500301 | 04/20/2001 | 619506 | A condition may exist where a low frequency howl / moan noise is heard from the rear brake area during low speed and / or low speed turns such as a parking lot maneuver, with no brake pedal pressure applied. *tt | 06/04/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| 0500305 | 03/09/2006 | 0500106 | 10019632 | Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt | 04/12/2006 |
| 0500204 | 06/21/2005 | 0500305 | 10005996 | Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt | 04/05/2004 |
| 0500102A | 09/23/2002 | 0500102 | 630800 | Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *yd this bulletin supersedes 05-001-02 dated march 4, 2002. *tt | 04/24/2002 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| 0500101 | 02/09/2001 | 051099 | 619122 | On some vehicles, while driving through deep or blowing snow / water, the snow / water may enter the rear brake drums causing rust to develop on the rear brake drum and shoe friction surfaces. this condition can lead to temporary freezi | 05/15/2001 |
| 051099 | 01/31/2000 | 6089711 | Information regarding snow / water entering the rear brake drums. *tt | 02/24/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Left front brake pad wore out. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Warped rotors caused the vehicle to vibrate when the brakes are applied. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/07/2012 | 185000 | ||
| Was traveling home from work, rush hour traffic heavy but moving close to posted speed limit (65 mph). traffic slowed in front of me and i also slowed, then traffic came to a sudden stop, so i also increased pressure on the brakes. while doing so, the pedal went right to the floor, i lost brake pressure and started moving to the left to avoid a collision but was not able to. my van hit the car in front of me. i had time and space to stop and not collide if the brakes would not have failed, but when i lost brakes, the distance between my van and the car in front of me closed too quickly for me to avoid the collision. the van was damaged on the front right (passenger) side, but when i got the van back home off of the tow truck, i saw brake fluid on my driveway from the driver's side of the van. a few days later i got the van on jackstands to locate the fluid leak and found the problem to be terribly corroded brake lines running along the the driver's side of the vehicle in the area of the driver's door. there is some flexible steel braided line and where it joins the rigid line, there is a so much corrosion that the line is literally rusting away. searching on the internet i have found this is a very common problem with chrysler minivans from 1997 to 2000. i feel it is a manufacturing problem. i am 55 years old and have worked on cars all of my adult life and have never seen brake lines corrode like this. as there are many vans like mine on the road, i wonder how many other vans have brake lines that are in similar condition as the ones on this van? it was simply a matter of time before these lines would fail. now when i drive in traffic and see a chrsler product van i ask myself does that driver know anything about the brake line problem? i think people need to be informed! there are so many potential accidents just waiting to happen! chrysler needs to do something! | |||
| 10/04/2011 | 187000 | ||
| While driving the abs system activated even though the pavement was dry. the problem is that the abs system prevented the brakes from functioning at all and i rolled through an intersection even though i was pressing firmly on the brake peddle. the abs warning indicator eventually illuminates indicating something is wrong with the system however, i don't think it should have failed in such a way as to prevent any braking action from occurring. this problem has only happened once but i was very lucky that no other vehicles were traveling through that intersection at the same time that this problem caused me to roll through it while the stoplight was red for me. | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 147683 | 1 | |
| Vehicle metal brake lines rusted to the point of failure. on a 1997 dodge caravan, the metal tube brake lines leading from the distribution box to the rear brake wheel cylinders rusted to the point that they failed under use. vehicle brake lines had to be replaced totally, and the failure occurred without warning. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 96v215000 concerning master cylinder in july 2002. after the repairs, the brake system caught on fire and melted the tires. master cylinder was replaced. on 11/18/2003, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. the driver sustained a damaged disc in the neck and spinal cord.*ak | |||
| 1 | 01/27/2001 | ||
| Problems with transmission on 1997 dodge caravan.*mr ignition tumble was replaced, fan assembly.*ts | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 70502 | 2 | 09/15/1999 |
| We have had our vehicle since 1999 and have been disappointed with its performance. this is our third chrysler/dodge van and this is the second of the three to have transmission problems. the first had them at 37,000 miles and this one is having them at 71,000 miles. we were smart enough to have an extended warranty for both vehicles, unfortunately, on the current van the warranty ran out last month...besides the poor engineering of the transmissions this van has had several problems with the tie rod and front end noise as well as going through front brakes relatively quickly (we do not drive it roughly and it is mainly used to transport our kids around our community approximately. 12000 miles or less a year since we have owned it. *la | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| Warning lights malfunctioned, causing brake lights to flash intermittently, and air bag sensor to stays on. *ak the brake light flashed, the engine light and air bag light illuminated and the horn was inoperative. the air bag and horn problem may be the result of a clockspring failure. *ph *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/15/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| While vehicle was in a standing position, consumer accidentally bumped gear stick causing gear to change and roll forward without having to apply brakes. mechanic stated the anti- lock brakes system was not operating properly. *ak *yh | |||
| 10/10/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes: proportional valve had failed. consumer noticed that brake pedal was getting spongy. then, had check on brake fluid, where brake light had come on, and had lost brake power. mechanic said that brake fluid had been contaminated. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| During the time of the june '01 failure i didn't realize there was a problem. my family and i had just entered a local roadway when a deer crossed in front of us. i applied the brakes and it was like stepping on a rock. i was unable to depress the brake. the brakes had just worked fine as we entered the highway and they work fine after this incident. i had never had anything like this happen previously. nor did i realize at the time this was going to be a reoccuring problem. on october 6, '01 i was traveling along a residential roadway when a car stopped in front of me i was traveling at a safe distance and going approx 45mph. i should have had plenty of time to stop. however, i once again was unable to stop my van no matter how hard i stood on the pedal! i barely missed other vehicles on the road, crossed over a sidewalk and hit a house that lined the road. i ended up in an empty lot beside the house i had hit. my son suffered bruising on his upper legs from being bounced around and i suffered a cut hand and continue to have trouble with my back. i am so angry that my children 8 and 1, as well as myself were put in danger because of an automobile manufacturer not taking the responsible position in notifying the millions of people who own their product of a potential braking problem. i just hope a family isn't killed before chrysler/dodge wakes up to the fact that they are manufacturing an inferior product that could kill families. i am extremely upset that i was not aware of such a braking problem with this vehicle that i use to transport my children. please help!!!!!!!! | |||
| 07/22/2001 | |||
| While driving on highway brakes failed without warning. everything failed lights/power steering. pedal went to the floor. also, pumped brakes to stop with no avail.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes were changedat every 4,000 miles according to records. dealership was aware of problem. also, when applying brakes vehicle would not stop. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| When brakes are applied for quick stop, the vehicle seems to travel too far before completely stopping. | |||
| While traveling and when depressing brakes pedal vehicle would still travel. dealer was notified. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | |||
| Braking system malfuncationed, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. also, brake rotors rusted through. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brakes grab and go half way to the floorboard and will come to a stop, brakes are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a sqeuaking noise coming from the rear brakes. also, transmission went out. *ak | |||
| 10/29/1997 | |||
| Brakes are defective, brakes go to floor when applied, resulting in extended stopping distance. when pedal is pushed very hard, the car continues to roll. investigator looked at the car and cannot remedy the problem. *ak | |||
| 10/29/1997 | |||
| Brake system is defectiive. the brakes have been replaced and the vehicle still does not stop. when brakes are applied, it results in extended stopping distance. dealer states that if red indicator light does not come on then there is no problem, and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/27/1998 | 02/25/1997 | ||
| When traveling at any speed on wet or dry pavement the abs light illuminated on the dash. upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle became very hard to stop, causing extended stopping distance/brake fade away. consumer has contacted the dealer has replaced parts. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was being driven with emergency brake still engaged, without knowledge due to poor location of brake warning light. also, vehicle would not stop when brakes were engaged. *ak | |||
| 09/12/1996 | |||
| Driving on an icy hill and applied the brakes truck slid into a curve. this was the result of what happened after that; broke wheel in three parts underneath steering arm. truck has been with dealer for 5 1/2 weeks, and the dealer said that problem was fixed. well driver went down same hill and the same problem happened again. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 12/23/1996 | ||
| Consumer stated when depressing the brake pedal there was a grinding sound in the rear end, resulting in extended stopping distance and brakes fading away. consumer contacted the dealer, dealer refused to replace any part. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| The anti-lock brake system light illuminated on the dashboard.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 10/10/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes: proportional valve had failed. consumer noticed that brake pedal was getting spongy. then, had check on brake fluid, where brake light had come on, and had lost brake power. mechanic said that brake fluid had been contaminated. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 6 | 12/01/2096 | |
| I recently learned about your web site service and decided to use it. because i have experienced too many problems (various in addition to this list) over the past years with this vehicle. dt | |||
| 05/21/1999 | 1 | ||
| Wheel threads stripped on caliper brackets, new brake pads installed, however brake pedal loses pressure. *slc | |||
| 02/20/2001 | 1 | ||
| Airbag light came on and horn stopped working, mechanic stated clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. *ak also consumer was having problem with the radio that has been worked on five times and replaced twice and still doesnot work to consumer's satisfaction, consumer also had brakes replaced, also the tensioner belt on the timing belt, also the water pump broke, also transmission went out.*jb | |||
| 03/03/1999 | |||
| Had lost timing belt from transmission due to leakage. transmission would shutter & clunk when in low speed & jerk. also, brakes would squeal/squeak & grind loudly when applied. had them replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/23/1999 | |||
| The consumer was a passenger in vehicle, and rear tire blew out, causing consumer to apply the brakes, which did not work. vehicle hit a curb, and passenger's side air bag deployed. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving the brakes activated by themselves. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 10/10/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes: proportional valve had failed. consumer noticed that brake pedal was getting spongy. then, had check on brake fluid, where brake light had come on, and had lost brake power. mechanic said that brake fluid had been contaminated. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 8 | 04/01/1997 | |
| On july 19th we lost all brakes on our 1997 dodge caravan. the next day full use of the brakes returned. on july 21st we once again had complete failure of the brakes. we are only owners of this low mileage vehicle. we took the van to tires plus to have the system checked. the only thing found was slight wear on the front brakes. we had them replace the pads but the vehicle still had intermittent brake loss. next the bled the lines again and we had brakes again. we took the vehicle home and drove it for seven days but lost brakes again on the 29th of july. this time the master cylinder was replaced but still brakes were intermittant. right now the van is at jim's dodge country being worked on. this time the claim is that the ride high proportioning valve is defective. we use the van for our children and all the times we have lost our brakes children have been in the vehicle. we have managed to avoid any accidents but we have been lucky. our vehicle is very low mileage and has been well cared for so i think mechanically this needs to be investigated before someone gets hurt. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/02/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes would shutter when depressed. consumer took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced pads and rotors consumer insisted that pads and rotors should have been able to be turned instead of replaced. also, parts were defective, and manufacturer should not sale these parts. consumer feared for safety of child. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 3 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The front, driver side calipers do not release which overheat the wheel. on two occasions the brake pads have sheared off, and when the tires are removed to inspect, studs easily brake off. sears auto center broke off two studs after the 1st incident, and i broke off one stud after the 2nd incident on june 15, 2001. the negherbon service dept had replaced the caliper kit (springs and tracks) on 3/13/01. the wheel gets so hot that you burn your finger if you touch it. this problem does not happen every time. the overheating happens during times when the brakes are used often (benicia is very hilly), and does not happen during highway rides, when there is no traffic. my concern is that when the brakes starts to heat up do to use, the caliper does not release as freely, and eventually locks up and does not release at all (after the 1st incident i had to hammer off the old brake pads/caliper assembly from the rotor). hopefully you can help identify the root problem before this causes a serious accident. i am very concerned that this overheating will cause a blowout or a wheel to come off if the studs fail while the van is being driven.*ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Bad design, very poor performance and durability. rotors warp and pads fall apart. *ak | |||
| 07/21/1997 | 2 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Dodge does not want to pay for the defective brake systems. even when this is the second time in two years. | |||
| 10/18/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| All four brake rotors deteriorated. dealer has been contacted. *ak pads replaced. mjs | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 10/06/1997 | |
| Front brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced at 14,000 mile of wear. can nhtsa provide additional information on this matter. *ak *ml | |||
| 4 | |||
| Brakes are defective, and rotors/pads have failed four different times. also causing brakes to grind. dealers cannot correct cause. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/07/2003 | 38200 | 2 | |
| Consumer states that transmission is useless. transmission has already been replaced twice, and another one is needed. consumer complains that there is a burning rubber smell when the vehicle is driven, and when ever the brakes are depressed.*ak | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 102175 | 1 | |
| While driving 35 mph the front brakes caught on fire. the dealer was notified and replaced the brake pads. the pads only had 1500 miles on them. *ak *ts *nlm | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 8 | 04/01/1997 | |
| On july 19th we lost all brakes on our 1997 dodge caravan. the next day full use of the brakes returned. on july 21st we once again had complete failure of the brakes. we are only owners of this low mileage vehicle. we took the van to tires plus to have the system checked. the only thing found was slight wear on the front brakes. we had them replace the pads but the vehicle still had intermittent brake loss. next the bled the lines again and we had brakes again. we took the vehicle home and drove it for seven days but lost brakes again on the 29th of july. this time the master cylinder was replaced but still brakes were intermittant. right now the van is at jim's dodge country being worked on. this time the claim is that the ride high proportioning valve is defective. we use the van for our children and all the times we have lost our brakes children have been in the vehicle. we have managed to avoid any accidents but we have been lucky. our vehicle is very low mileage and has been well cared for so i think mechanically this needs to be investigated before someone gets hurt. | |||
| 07/16/1999 | 1 | 06/04/1997 | |
| Left front brake pad and rotor unevenly worn causing consumer to hear a metal on metal noise. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Poor front disc design. pads worn out 3 times in less than 40k miles. $235 per repair. *ak | |||
| 08/06/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Brakes pads and rotors failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/05/2002 | |||
| Brakes were making noise. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were pitted.*ak | |||
| 02/06/2002 | |||
| Brakes were making a noise. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were pitted.*ak | |||
| 07/12/2000 | 5 | 07/01/1997 | |
| The front disc brakes have been a constant problem, after the latest brake replacement, rotors only lasted a few weeks before they warped again. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | |||
| Braking system malfuncationed, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. also, brake rotors rusted through. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1999 | 1 | 09/22/1996 | |
| Rotors pitted and rusted prematurely due to inferior materials used to construct them. nlm | |||
| 07/16/1999 | 1 | 06/04/1997 | |
| Left front brake pad and rotor unevenly worn causing consumer to hear a metal on metal noise. | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 1 | ||
| Possible flaw in the casting of the rotors may have caused the brake rotors to rust/pitt. | |||
| Front and rear brake rotors and drums are rusted,cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/06/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Brakes pads and rotors failed. | |||
| 09/22/1998 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Front brake rotors failed. sudden development of moderate to severe brake shimmy. also,found warped brake rotors. | |||
| 06/29/1998 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained that manfacturer's warranty of 12000 miles on the rotors are not condsidered to be normal for consumer to replace them. dealer/manufacturer was notified and refused to repair or replace unless cost goes was covered by the consumer. *ak consumer states taht the rotors rusted, causing violent shaking on the front wheels and shaking of the dash and steering wheel, consumer was told this occurred due to a design problem. *slc | |||
| 09/24/1997 | |||
| Moaning sound developed upon braking. inherent defect: warped rotors. could result in total loss of braking system. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 04/29/2002 | 2 | 04/01/2002 | |
| No summary. dt | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Transmission jumped out of gear while driving along the highway. the brake shoes were rubbed into the drum so badly that the drums had to be replaced. no indication of brake wear, noise, or stopping prior to this event.*ak | |||
| 07/21/1997 | 2 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Dodge does not want to pay for the defective brake systems. even when this is the second time in two years. | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Camshaft broke in half at 59,000 miles, necessitating engine replacement. service mgr. & technician both iniststed this was very unusual in any engine, especially one with this low mileage. dodge refused to help with repairs as car was out of warranty. the wipers turn on by themselves every now and then, sometimes when just opening the doors. the whole brake system had to be replaced at 43,000 miles as it had never been properly looked at, even though service records showed inspection at three occasions before breaking down. original dealer was dutchess dodge, 614 south road, poughkeepsie, ny 12601 (914) 462-7700. they never responded to correspondence regarding the brakes & wipers. the engine was repaired at hyde park motors. i've contacted dodge (daimler/chrysler) and the district mgr. (phil fornabaio) but they refuse to help with the engine and wouldn't even meet with me. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| Front and rear brake rotors and drums are rusted,cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake drums failed. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 186000 | 2 | 11/30/1999 |
| When applying the brake from 5-50 mph, the brake pedal would intermittently go to the floor and caused extended stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. the mechanic replaced the master brake cylinder. within a week later the problem recurred. *jb | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 84000 | 3 | 03/04/2001 |
| I have had numberous brake problems for the past year. my brake pedal keeps going down to the floor. i have had the master cylinder replaced 3 times, the rear wheel cylinder replaced 3 times, i have needed a new front rotor and pads because only one of my brakes is actually working. i have also had my brake power bosster replaced and to still have the same result, my pedal goes down to the floor and i hope that i stop in time. no one seems to know what to do with the problem, they claim there is no leaking fluid and they just don't know where i am losing my pressure at. this has cost alot of time , money, and most of all aggrevation. this is my only vehicle and i have small children. please let me know of any recalls or what to do.*ak | |||
| 11/25/1997 | 90190 | 2 | 10/25/1994 |
| Vehicle recalled for anti-lock brakes. *ph the brake light had come and there was a clicking noise which had come from the abs brakes. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the hydraulic master cylinder, abs pump and motor assembly were all replaced. *jb | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Brake master cylinder failed while driving, causing vehicle to enter an intersection and was hit by oncoming traffic. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 42000 | 10 | 12/14/1996 |
| The hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases and the instrument panel brake warning lamp illuminates. reference nhtsa campaign id number: 96v215000. service advisor indicated that there was no recall on this problem, i showed copy of the nhtsa campaign id number print out and he said we don't use that information; we only use the factory data base and there's no recall. i have been experiencing the exact problem specified in the nhtsa recall - search results! please help. thank you. *nlm | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 8 | 04/01/1997 | |
| On july 19th we lost all brakes on our 1997 dodge caravan. the next day full use of the brakes returned. on july 21st we once again had complete failure of the brakes. we are only owners of this low mileage vehicle. we took the van to tires plus to have the system checked. the only thing found was slight wear on the front brakes. we had them replace the pads but the vehicle still had intermittent brake loss. next the bled the lines again and we had brakes again. we took the vehicle home and drove it for seven days but lost brakes again on the 29th of july. this time the master cylinder was replaced but still brakes were intermittant. right now the van is at jim's dodge country being worked on. this time the claim is that the ride high proportioning valve is defective. we use the van for our children and all the times we have lost our brakes children have been in the vehicle. we have managed to avoid any accidents but we have been lucky. our vehicle is very low mileage and has been well cared for so i think mechanically this needs to be investigated before someone gets hurt. | |||
| 10/05/2000 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Had brake trouble; told needed new master cylinder at same time told needed new transmission.... when i asked why both would need replaced so soon, dealer said these things happen; both issues could have led to major safety issue. i use this vehicle to transport my two children, both under age 4; then dealer failed to correct brake problem (left air in the lines) which led to brakes continuing to lock... another major safety issue! i was told the calipers needed to be replaced as well... but brakes continued to lock until they finally discovered air in the brake lines! i thought this might be an isolated incident until i checked with colleagues who also own caravan with similar problems... checked nhtsa web site and was shocked at the number of similar complaints! | |||
| 07/13/1999 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| First in july the master cylinders on our back brakes were shredded and had to be replaced. this happened as i was driving on a bridge with a car full to teen age girls. in december, i noticed a hesitation and seemingly jumping into gear especially in reverse. brought it to the dealer and although was 2 months out of warranty they declined to pay for it. the job was to cost about $1500. in feb, we brought the van to a independent service provider, and as he was looking at the engine, he saw the blown head gasket. we did contact chrysler and were told to bring it to a dealership in our area. today, we did find out that they would cover the head gasket but not the transmission. there are volumes of internet sites that site specific transmission problems with 90-98 caravans. these stories could be rubber stamped. during this time, i found about 15 people who are having or had trouble with the transmissions in their vans. someone needs to make chrysler responsible for their products. please help. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| Abs failure, resulting in extend stopping distance/brakes fading. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/31/2007 | 127246 | 1 | |
| (1) no brakes, brake failure. (2) badly rusted brake lines. (3) replace brake lines. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| Vehicle was being driven with emergency brake still engaged, without knowledge due to poor location of brake warning light. also, vehicle would not stop when brakes were engaged. *ak | |||