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 - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V162000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1990 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 18000 | 08/24/1990 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/04/1990 | 09/14/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front disc brake calipe guide, pin bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/28/2003 | 2 | 06/27/2003 | |
| Contaminated brake system which would cost $800-$1500. to repair. *ph the dealer was notified of the problem. the consumer noticed that the brakes felt like something was holding them up at lower speeds. both service facilities stated the wrong oil was in the braking system instead of brake fluid. the consumer requested reimbursement for the repair costs. *sc | |||
| 1 | 06/27/2003 | ||
| Problems with 1991 dodge shadow. problems with brakes at lower speeds.*mr two different certified mechanics stated the vehicle shouldn't be driven until repairs are made. the fuel filter was replaced, brake system flushed, and tire rotation. *ph *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/28/1996 | 0 | ||
| Driving to airport about 45mph applied brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle; no brakes; turned off road to another; had flashers going & honking horn; another vehicle rearended shadow & driver's seatback went forward; threw driver into side window bar; driver passed out; was emergency room. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/16/2002 | |||
| While driving 35 mph had slowed down, consumer applied accelerator and accelerator pedal stuck. applied brakes and brakes didnot stop vehicle. vehicle kept accelerating, hitting vehicles and a gas pump. vehicle totaled, driver injured. *ak | |||
| 09/17/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| On september 17,2000 @9:27am my breaks gave out on me completly, 2hours later they were working again, the brake light did come on for a few minutes then it went away. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced front brake pads/rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Front brake calipers failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Defectve master cylinder, causing brake failure. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Check valve failed. *ak | |||