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 - DISC - ROTOR
98V005000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1988 to 07/31/1991V (Vehicle)29336903/09/1998ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/12/199801/22/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt. if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
Consequence SummaryThe reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
NotesOwner notification began march 9, 1998.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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
90V205000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1987 to 05/01/1990V (Vehicle)9750002/28/1991MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/17/199012/28/1990
Defect SummaryRouting of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover.
Consequence SummaryThis could lead to hose failure and loss of brake fluidreducing braking effectiveness.
Corrective SummaryReplace front brake hoses with hoses redesigned to provide a modified routing configuration.
NotesSystem: front brake hose.vehicle description: passenger cars.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
88V002000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/1987 to 12/01/1987V (Vehicle)500012/24/1987MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/12/198802/08/1988
Defect SummaryMaster cylinder may have been misassembled causing a blocked hydraulic fluid outlet port and restricted fluid flow.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in increased brake pedal travel andpartial loss of braking capability.
Corrective SummaryReplace master brake cylinder.
NotesSystem: brake master cylinder.vehicle description: passenger cars

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/11/1998110/01/1993
 Abs brakes failed and consumer having trouble getting replacement part.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
03/30/1991
 Brake failure; also replaced fusible link/alternator. *ak
11/01/1996108/27/1996
 Brakes failed.
05/07/19967
 Irregular brake wear. *sd
07/30/19930
 Noisy brakes.
05/24/1995
 The gas pedal got stuck on the freeway and the brake would not stop the car. please explain. tt
03/24/19951
 Brakes failed. *ak
11/22/19941
 Noisy brakes.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
08/26/1995
 Brakes failed completely when approaching stop w/vehicle hitting propane tank to stop. please describe details. tt
01/31/19951
 Front brake pad replaced twice.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
09/28/19971
 Front brake rotors replaced prior to recall notice, pads replaced at time of repair.
06/14/19971
 Brake pads, wheel cylinders failed.
10/07/19947
 Front brake pads replaced twice.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
07/19/19991
 Consumer requested reimbursement for recall repair 99v-340 concerning faulty brake rotors which failed prior to recall notice, consumer has not recieved reimbursement yet. nlm
01/06/19994
 Rear brakes would make popping noise. had low brake pressure. the tire would stick. the rotors make loud booming noise when letting loose. the brake pedal goes to floor. recall on front brake rotors (#98v005000). *ak
09/28/19971
 Front brake rotors replaced prior to recall notice, pads replaced at time of repair.
06/14/19971
 Brake rotors failed prior to recall notice.
10/01/19971
 Rotors failed prior to recall notice.
09/01/19971
 Front rights brake rotor separated from the hub.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
05/02/19952
 Replaced brake linings three times.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
06/14/19971
 Brake pads, wheel cylinders failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
10/07/19947
 Master cylinder replaced.
05/02/19952
 Replaced master cylinder.
03/10/1995
 The master cylinder has gone out and there are no master cylinder parts available. please describe. tt
01/31/19951
 Master cylinder replaced.