Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
07E023000CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. E (Equipment)1312804/02/2007MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/29/200703/29/2007
Defect SummaryCertain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Consequence SummaryLoss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryCardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
07/19/201051000
 Without warning, while driving my 2006 dodge stratus sxt at 35 mph the bolts on the caliper bracket broke. i had no brakes and had to have it towed. one of the bolts crumbled in the mechanics hands when he removed it and the caliper bracket was bent. the bolts broke and bracket bent on the front driver's side of the car. a bracket was ordered from a local dealership and installed on my car. the brakes are good but now on the left front there is a constant squeak which worsens when braking and from time to time while driving, a knocking sound comes from the same area. i have put it in the shop twice but the knocking sound is so sporadic the mechanics have not heard it.
10/09/2007
 My name is monica snyder i have a 06 dodge stratus in 07 i had a terrible accident due to my breaks my car hit another car and ended up in the neighbor house i was trying to stop but my breaks went out on me the car was able to be fix but since then my car has been in the shop twice for oil leake i'm still having problem with my breaks when i try to stop at a stop sign itgoes out into the highway and i have to reverse
05/25/2006250001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the brakes failed while driving. there were no warning indicators. the failure resulted in a crash with one minor injury. presently, the vehicle has not been diagnosed. the engine size and purchase date were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 25,000. the consumer provided a vehicle accident report. updated 07/18/07 *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/30/200727427606/30/2007
 Purchased the car in june 2007 still under warranty thinking i would not have problems since any repairs should be covered under warranty. i have taken the car in 6 times for the same repairs. the first is the brakes, they squeak and rub. they have scrubbed them 3 different time and it still is happening. (they are collecting moisture to cause rust) the second is a bump stop which i understand is common in dodge/chrysler products. they refuse to do anything more with it since when they put it on the machine the codes come back with no problems. they had replaced some of the parts back a few months ago. this repair cut down on the amount of bump stops but did not stop them. there is a creaking sound in the front end. they have greased the struts and replaced a carried arm. the noise is still there. the lights dim after 17-30 seconds when the car is running. everyone but the mechanics seems to see this one happening. dealer also sold this vehicle without disclosing it had been in a prior accident! *tr