Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||
| DP04007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/13/2004 | 10/27/2004 | FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS | ||
| On september 5, 2004, mr. robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.mr. galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this is still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsa's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/19/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving could step on the brake pedal, but vehicle will not stop on time. had taken vehicle to dealer, but problem still exists. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| The holding tank for brake fluid leaks..the tank under the abs motor *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| Anti lock brakes failed. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further detail. *ak | |||
| 08/10/1997 | |||
| Abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Abs warning light continuously comes on, brakes feel mushy. tt | |||
| 04/14/1994 | 6 | ||
| Abs, while experience brake lockup, to unlock either pull over, or put your foot under pedal and lift pedal up. replaced rotors, lamp switch, pads, abs module. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 04/03/1995 | |||
| Anti-lock brake light comes on and stays on while driving. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Manufacturer would not properly fix safety item during warranty and want to charge now. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 06/19/1996 | 2 | ||
| Front brakes squeak and grind due to the design. this is the third replacement. *ak consumer stats front brakes were replaced by dealer under warranty, at about 20,000 miles they started squealing and pulsating when applied dealer would not repair, so consumer took vehicle to a local mechanic, at about 5,000 miles later they started squealing again, local mechanic replaced them but the brakes continued to squeal and also vibrate under frim pressure, consumer also experienced electrical problems , the heater.defroster shorted out, the power window switch for the driver's side window was replaced once and has shorted out again, the a/c condensor fan has shorted out, and also had to replace a vacuum valve int he a/c there is a ad rattle in the front stabilizer bars.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/12/1996 | |||
| The rotors warped; also, transmission was replaced and the fuel injectors are leaking . *ak | |||
| 08/04/1995 | |||
| The rotors keep warping and have to be replaced constantly and the metal is too thin. please describe. tt | |||
| 09/30/1994 | |||
| The front brake rotors keep warping at 10 or 11,000 miles, causing loss of control of the vehicle when braking. please describe. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1993 | 2 | ||
| Brakes pulsate due to warping of the brake rotors. this is the occurrence. tt | |||
| 11/15/1994 | |||
| Rotors are prematurely warped due to excessive heat; need to be replaced; steering column vibrates when braking from high speed. tt | |||