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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA95016 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/26/1995 | 06/24/1996 | ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION | 96V099000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | |||
| 04/06/1999 | 2 | ||
| The actuator assembly was replaced due to noise. however, the abs light continues to come on due to a loose wire. *yc *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Electronic transmission; braking system in combination with transmission experience downshifts/bump or vehicle would lunge forward. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/17/2009 | 93900 | 1 | 06/23/1993 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge dynasty. the contact stated that the pump motor assembly was making a noise while driving. he was advised that the abs, pump motor assembly and the brake actuator piston were the primary cause of the failure. a local mechanic advised him that recall 96v099000, service brakes, hydraulic antilock seemed to be directly related to the failure. an authorized dealer inspected the vehicle and offered no assistance. the manufacturer advised her that the repair was performed previously and would not repair the vehicle again under the recall. the contact referenced the lifetime coverage of the parts on the recall notice but the manufacturer denied it. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 94,782 and the failure mileage was approximately 93,900. updated 01/15/10. *lj updated 01/19/10.*jb | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 180000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge dynasty. while driving 40 mph the brakes failed. he had to shift the vehicle into neutral to decelerate. the manufacturer advised the contact that recall# 96v099000, service brakes, hydraulic, anti-lock was repaired with the previous owner which made him ineligible for a free remedy. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 180,000. | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 3 | ||
| While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. vehicle continued to accelerate. consumer pulled over into a ditch in order to stop. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the abs braking system unit needed replacement. consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 06/12/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| With no warning, abs motor went out, causing vehicle to lose power. also, it was hard for vehicle to stop. cause unknown . dealer notified. *ak consumer states that the abs pump motor failed and when calling the dealer mentioned recall, the dealer stated recall had been completed in jan of 1997 and was no longer covered, however after contacting nhtsa and dealer seeing bottom of recall notice, dealer made the proper repairs. *slc | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Consumer received recall notification (96v099000) consumer states ever since recall there has been nothing but problems with brake system from the abs light going on and off, not being able to come to a complete stop before finally pressing brakes completly to the floor, consumer took vehicle in to be inspected and was advised that the accumulator went out which is low pressure and consumer was advised that this problem was not included in warranty. *jb | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Brakes is my prroblem.*ak | |||
| Recall 99v099000 concerning abs system failure. consumer took vehicle into dealer to be repaired and was charged. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1994 | 10 | ||
| Abs system continually in for repairs, not able to rectify failures/problems, recall performed however abs system is still faulty, grabbing and lock up for no reason. *mjs | |||
| 09/12/1996 | |||
| Recall on abs brakes, dealer had to order a special part. | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 04/29/1996 | |||
| Anti-lock brakes: recall for anti-lock brakes in 1996. had the recall work done. one year later the problem has reoccurred. brake light comes on and when applying the braks, they malfunction. vehicle is constantly in for repairs. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1996 | |||
| The abs system when activated causes the vehicle to buck foreward and also increased stopping distances. please describe. *ak | |||
| 08/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Defective anti-lock brakes (attorney for client). *dsh | |||
| 04/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Anti-lock brake relay and switch accumulator failed, causing loss of control (other vehicle from 489621). *ak | |||
| 10/16/1995 | 1 | 02/11/1995 | |
| The abs system went out. the motor went and there were no brakes present. tt while approaching a hill and curve, consumer applied brakes, however pedal was hard and would not move, dealer replaced abs pump. *slc | |||
| 10/30/1993 | |||
| Steering wheel lockup while driving, dealer can not locate the problem, also experience long stopping distance, abs system. tt | |||
| 06/13/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, replaced the abs system. tt | |||
| 12/01/1994 | |||
| Abs anti-lock come on when start the car drive for a couple of block it go off . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/17/2004 | 4 | ||
| While applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed with no brakes to plaza dodge. mechanic determined that the pump motor needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times. however, the problem recurred. *ak consumer was driving on city streets going less than 20 mph and was able to ditch in off roadway medians or drainage ditch with no damage to vehicle or property. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/12/1999 | |||
| Vehicle brake system malfunctioned causing extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. dealer replace the braking system. problem is reoccurring. *yc | |||
| 07/07/1995 | |||
| The brakes seem th shimmy when going down hill and they also skid. please describe. *ak | |||
| Experiencing intermittent extended stopping distance and vibration. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/21/2000 | 6 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Damage cost is an approximation. accident was reported to my insurance company. no safety defect stated in summary. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder leaked fluid due to broken hydraulic control unit. *ak | |||