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 | ||||||
| PE94024 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/07/1994 | 07/29/1994 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS | ||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| Defective abs. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Andy lewis dodge did not repair anti lock brakes on recalls they were hostile to me and my van was operable when left there. when i picked it up i had to have a wrecker take it home.the battery was dead and the antilock light continued to stay on. they never repaired the brake problem with the recalls. they are leaking now. | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 2 | ||
| Abs brake alarm and dual pressure switch was part of the recall but the pressure switch wasn't replaced. *ph there was also a problem with the vehicle not being able to start up due to a dead battery. *mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/11/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving approximately 30 mph consumer applied the brakes to come to a stop. when proceeding to pull off vehicle hesitated and would not move. when taken to dealer for service it was determined to be the abs not unlocking.*ak | |||
| 03/03/2005 | 1 | ||
| Upon receiving a recall notice consumer took the vehicle to service dealer for repairs of abs brakes. the service dealer told the consumer that he would need to pay for a diagnostic. consumer stated there were 7 recalls on this particular vehicle. the recall specifically stated there no charge to the consumer. *ak | |||
| 07/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving,the consumer applied the brakes and a loud humming noise was heard from the front. the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the consumer informed the mechanic a recall notice #(v96099000) regarding the abs hydraulic unit was for this vehicle. the mechanic informed the consumer that the recall was performed in july of 1997 and the remedy was not available for again. please fill in additional information.*jb | |||
| 07/31/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving abs system went out. contacted dealership.*ak *yh | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 05/01/1991 | ||
| Abs/brake light is on for more than 2 minutes, braking condition significantly decreased or vehicle won't stop.*ak | |||
| While traveling noticed abs indicator light flashed on soon after depressing brake pedal and vehicle lost all braking power. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Recall 96v099000/ abs brakes. dealer refused to service vehicle due to mileage.*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/27/1999 | ||
| The anti-lock braking system failed. nlm | |||
| 11/03/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1991 | |
| Brakes got red hot with smoke as the only indication. pedal stiff at top. no brake warning light and no abs amber warning light. lost pressure down to 14.5 psi in front driver side tire. tire too hot to touch. break break//////// on older transmission failure the fol. applies. transmission seized as though it went into park. van shook violently until neutral selected on gearshift allowing me to coast to stop. second complete transmission swap out. first was at 90k miles. still have part that failed. second failure i was almost hit from behind. | |||
| 10/07/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1991 | |
| No summary | |||
| When applying the brakes pedal stiffens and vehicle will not slow down. owner has to force full body weight on pedal in order to stop vehicle. dealer has replaced the electrical relay. *ak | |||
| 06/18/1999 | 2 | ||
| Recall repair on the abs system completed, however failed the next month. (96v-099) | |||
| 07/09/1999 | |||
| Abs light came on. when brakes were applied, had no brakes. pedal failed to respond. felt very hard. coasted vehicle to side of road. had vehicle towed to mechanic. informed a relay/dual function switch had to be replaced. switch acted as if it was turned off when it was on. *ak | |||
| 07/09/1999 | |||
| Abs braking system malfunctioned due to a defective pump relay dual function and a switch pressure acutator, which may resultin extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Anti lock brakes failed prior to recall notice. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 6 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Abs brakes failed prior to/after recall repairs. also brake warningsystem malfunctioned. (96v-099). *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs failed. | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The first repair we were charged with the replacement of the master cycl and the abs piston assy and we were never told it had been recalled, they charged us for 5 pints of brake fluid and all parts totalling $494.51 to complete this job. since they did not know about the recall. i really doubt they did the job correctly. the next occurrance explains the brake fluid. then approx 3 months later the brake system completely failed, they said they found a foriegn substance in the brake system, it looked like some type of grease, they said they contacted a area rep and they tested the fluid and found 20% of petrolium in the fluid. they were the only ones that have ever serviced our brake system, now they are denying all responsibility and will not honor the work they did. i talked to other chrysler dealers and they said this job only take 2 pints of brake fluid to complete this type of job. 5 pints is enough to fill the system 1 and a half times. i do not have a technical sheet from chrysler detailing the proced | |||
| 3 | |||
| Master cylinder leaking on several occasions due to failure of the abs system prior to recall notice. | |||
| When applying the brakes the vehicle makes a ginding noise and excessive pressure is needed. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1991 | |||
| Abs brake failure. also replaced piston actuator. | |||
| 02/05/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Abs brakes failed prior to recall, recall repairs performed. however electrical parts were not changed since they were not covered under the recall. owner paid $66.50. 96v-099. | |||
| Consumer received a recall notice on the abs system. at the time the vehicle was o.k. vehicle is over the extended warranty of 10 years and 100,00 miles. the dealer is not willing to repair the seat at their expense. *ak | |||
| 08/31/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Antilock brakes failed twice, once causing accident. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 09/04/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1991 | |
| Received recall notice on abs brakes, took it to dealer and he said that there was no problem on brakes, send the vehicle home and the brake light still stays on. took it back and dealer replaced the piston but the brake light is still on. (92v-030). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Antilock brake warning light illuminated. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brake shoe replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/17/1998 | 04/04/1992 | ||
| Brake pads are corroded around the edges. winter road chemicals disintegrated brake pads. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The first repair we were charged with the replacement of the master cycl and the abs piston assy and we were never told it had been recalled, they charged us for 5 pints of brake fluid and all parts totalling $494.51 to complete this job. since they did not know about the recall. i really doubt they did the job correctly. the next occurrance explains the brake fluid. then approx 3 months later the brake system completely failed, they said they found a foriegn substance in the brake system, it looked like some type of grease, they said they contacted a area rep and they tested the fluid and found 20% of petrolium in the fluid. they were the only ones that have ever serviced our brake system, now they are denying all responsibility and will not honor the work they did. i talked to other chrysler dealers and they said this job only take 2 pints of brake fluid to complete this type of job. 5 pints is enough to fill the system 1 and a half times. i do not have a technical sheet from chrysler detailing the proced | |||
| 04/03/1991 | |||
| Abs brake failure. also replaced piston actuator. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 6 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Abs brakes failed prior to/after recall repairs. also brake warningsystem malfunctioned. (96v-099). *ak | |||