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 - POWER ASSIST | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V123000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1995 to 05/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 22500 | 08/27/1996 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/02/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The power brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed on the intake manifold vacuum nipple. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A disconnected vacuum hose causes an increase in engine idle speed and loss of power assist during brake application increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will fully install the intake manifold vacuum hose to the vacuum nipple on the intake manifold. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; vacuum system. vehicle description: convertible (jx) model vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 050898 | 12/18/1998 | 603099 | Exhibitting a conditon where the steering wheel shakes or the brake pedal pulsates due to premature wear of front brake rotors and pads. *ak | 02/02/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 77700 | |||
| When applying brakes on dry pavement at 40 mph, vehicle vibrates, vehicle swerves and the brake pedal gets hard. took to dealer and dealer stated there is a short in the left front solenoid circuit. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| There is something wrong with the brakes, i have taken the car to two different shops and it still makes a metallic sound like something is grinding when you step on the brakes, the odometer and rpm gauge work intermittantly at best probably some kind of a short in the system, when you start up the car the passenger side window motor comes on, the window doesn't go up or down but the sound is coming from the inside of that door, sometimes the powere buttons for the windows don't function right away, you have to tap on the button several times for it to work. the connection for the rear window defrost came apart where it connects to the window | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 28000 | ||
| On the engine i had the pulley on the timing belt come apart and just last month i had the head gasket start to leak from the back. timing belt 28,000 head gasket 37,500. i have had to replace all 4 tires that where on the car. all by 29,000 miles--some earlier and then later. the brakes were replaces at the same time as the timing belt pulley. i knew they needed replacement and had an appointment to get them replaced when the timeing belt went out. it is a 1996 but i only have 37,500 miles. | |||
| 05/22/1997 | |||
| Brake pads wear excessively and destroys the rotors. when it rains the brakes are completely inoperable. the pedal goes to the floor and rotors scream, metal against metal. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/08/2001 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Cable connecting gas pedal to engine frayed and stuck at full throttle. brakes did not work. was traveling in rush hour traffic at full speed two times. the first time repeated stomping on the gas pedal and brake pedal and throwing the car into neutral unjammed it after a couple of minutes. the second time also in rush hour traffic these efforts did not help. i wove in and out of traffic until i got to an off ramp, and luckily was able to get through the traffic light at the intersection at the off ramp and onto a sidestreet where i put it into neutral and landed it like an airplane on a landing strip with the brakes smoking and the engine screaming and the car glided to a stop. was told the cable had unwound like a frayed piece of rope and stuck inside the cable connecting the pedal to the engine.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 2 | ||
| Abs light illuminated, dealer has replaced the abs modulator 2 times and it has only lasted for 2 years. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Excessive wear of rotors and pads within every three months. rotors would be turned or replaced, alongs with replacing brakes pads. dealer / manufacturer were notified. dealer replaced/repaired rotors and pads on the frist two occasions. all expenses went to the consumer. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| After replacing head gasket, i now have rust deposits in the radiator fluid. the window in back falls with a thump when put down, and the brakes constantly squeak. my dealer told me there was a national back order on head gasket replacement parts, and that he had a whole parking lot waiting to be repaired. *ak | |||
| 11/04/1999 | 03/30/1996 | ||
| While driving the vehicle down hill throttle cable broke, causing the accelerator pedal to not return to idle and the brakes did not work. the driver had to downshift into low gear and use the emergency brake to stop. dealer has vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/12/1999 | |||
| The vehicle had remained stuck on cruise control. it kept on accelerating. had applied brakes; vehicle did not slow down. relaxed on brakes & vehicle accelerated again. had worn brakes out. at side of road & turned vehicle off & disengaged cruise control. restarted vehicle & had no brakes. used emergency brakes. had vehicle towed to dealer. *ak | |||
| The brakes would keep locking up whenever they are applied. vehicle would shake. been to dealer & entire braking system was replaced. one month later, problem had started over again. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes aren't working. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/12/1997 | ||
| When windows are rolled up, either front or back window will get caught behind the other, not allowing the occupants to exit. manufacturer has been notified. *ak windows leak, brakes make noise and sometimes feel like they catch, electric mirrors inoperative, water standing in the drivers rear taillight cover, alarm system inoperative. nlm | |||
| 12/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| While driving applied brakes and nothing happened, vehicle went into a spin, hit a stone wall. police report stated vehicle had no brakes. fluids checked okay. dealer contacted and does not accept responsibility for the incident. *ak ml | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 12 | 04/01/1997 | |
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 4 | ||
| Anti lock brakes before/after recall repair. | |||
| 07/24/1997 | |||
| While driving vehicle hit another car in the rear and totaled the veihcle and neither air bag deployed. the dealer said that the body sensor had been pushed back 2-21/2 feet.a lso the dealer said that there was no air code in the computer system.*ak | |||
| 07/30/1997 | 3 | ||
| Weather was rainy & road wet, driving about 25mph; started applying brakes & pedal went to floor; happens on dry roads also. took to dealer & said brakes fine; could not find anything. manufacturer said to try another dealer. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1996 | 0 | ||
| Driving vehicle about 35mph & started to apply brakes; heard loud popping noise; after leaving toll booth, another vehicle cut off sebring; hit brakes hard, heard popping sound; brakes didn't catch; went into spin & hit retainer wall, front end came up & smashed windshield; seat belt came unlatched upon impact; air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 03/18/1997 | |||
| While driving on three seperate occasions on or about 15 mph, trying to come to a complete stop brakes failed . manufacturer was contacted. there was an inspection on the vehicle, the manufacturer could not duplicate the problem, but the connection was tightened. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer stated she is having to replace the brake pads every 25,000 miles, pads have been changed 3 times.*jb | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 09/18/1997 | |
| Consumer has had several problems with vehicle. brakes do not work, they grind and the pads keep wearing and have to be replaced, dealer stated the problem was with the calipers. water is leaking into the vehicle due to sunroof being cut too short during recall 99i004, consumer feels there might have been previous problems with water leaking due to a rusted fuse. speedometer does not work. there is a transmission leak. air conditioner does not work. engine light is illuminated. windows still don't work properly. mirrors do not work properly after recall 97v015. vehicle gets poor gas mileage, dealer stated the spark plugs were burnt and fouled, spark plug wires were breaking down and arcing in tubes causing a build up in the throttle body. *slc | |||
| 09/23/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Brakes make noise when applying and shifting gear. yh | |||
| 01/27/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Letter sent to chrysler with all details (file number 5441396)(copy available on request). i braked, car stopped momentarily, then started to slide as though on ice. brake pedal did not go down all the way to the floor & i was still applying pressure as the car continued forward. first time just went thru stop sign. second time (10 minutes later), i had the same problem and hit a car. estimated damage given was only to their car. did not estimate mine. chrysler's independent advisor said nothing was wrong with the brakes. don't know what they checked but they said they wouldn't do any more. terrified to drive car again. traded it in to another dealer for a different brand. they considered the estimated damage in the trade-in price. i hope nobody gets killed next time. considering they had a recall on the 96 sebring convertible, you would think they would look harder for the cause of this double brake failure. maybe they fixed the problem and just did not want to admit that there was one. | |||
| 09/09/1997 | 22 | ||
| When driving and applying the brakes they are soft but the brakes make a loud noise. consumer had the vehicle in for service fourteen times. when driving vehicle and decreasing power, the vehiclee will stall and die out. vehicle was repaired 6 times. the consumer was driving to work and the vehicle shut down 22 times. vehicle will be back in the shop. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 5 | ||
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brakes are working intermittently. vehicle has been into repair shop five times for brake service, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/17/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle collision due to brake failure. | |||
| 08/11/1998 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was approaching a traffic light applied brakes when the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in a collision. twenty seconds after the collision the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, cause of the fire undetermined. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/11/1998 | 1 | 11/05/1996 | |
| Brakes failed 7 months after dealer installed new brake booster vacuum hose as result of a chyrsler recall. when brakes failed front bumper struck the rear bumper of a jeep. while traveling at approx. 10 mph, the jeep only experienced minor damage. within seconds of collision, the engine of my vehicle caught fire - resulting in a total loss of my vehicle. believe this is due to manufacturer defects. | |||
| 12/12/1997 | 4 | ||
| Brake problems; intermittently, while driving the vehicle at 30 mph and applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floorboard and the vehicle keeps traveling at 35 mph. this happens without warning, under normal braking conditions, on regular road surface, and no inclement weather. the brakes pads were replaced 4 times/rotors were replaced once, and calipers were checked/replaced. owner still experiencing braking problem. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1996 | |||
| When applying the brakes, under any circumstances, there is a very loud squeaking noise coming from the brakes. the vehicle has been serviced 3 times for this problem, but the noise continues. dealer stated that a letter was received from the manufacturer stating that the problem could not be corrected. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/03/1996 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 03/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake fluid leak resulted in brake failure..(1st vehicle on 601569) *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/18/2001 | |||
| When brakes are applied front end will vibrate. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 10/11/2001 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| I have had so many problems with this car. the car looks very nice on the outside but has many issues on the inside. this car has cost me a fortune since my warranty went out at 75,000 miles. i have replaced brakes, rotors, and drums almost every year. this is very costly (over $350 every time). my transmission failed on me twice, once under warranty and the other without a warranty. i spent over $1,000 for repairs to replace a gasket, o-ring, and transmission pump. my o2 sensor failed twice. when i try to adjust my mirrors with the button on the driver side, the mirrors won't respond at all. i constantly hear a knocking noise from the engine. the service advisors at the dealership continue to tell me that chrysler cars sounds like that. that's normal. all the tings i have shared with you are just some of the things i have experieced. in my opinion, this car will put you in a bad financial situation. it's not worth the trouble. i traded mine for a more reliable car (a german car).*ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Excessive wear of rotors and pads within every three months. rotors would be turned or replaced, alongs with replacing brakes pads. dealer / manufacturer were notified. dealer replaced/repaired rotors and pads on the frist two occasions. all expenses went to the consumer. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| The brakes would keep locking up whenever they are applied. vehicle would shake. been to dealer & entire braking system was replaced. one month later, problem had started over again. *ak | |||
| 05/02/1997 | 6 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Rotors keep wrapping about every 5,000 to 6,000 miles | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Front rotors require resurfacing every 3000 to 5000 miles. car was purchased used with 24,000 miles. front rotors had to be resurfaced shortly after purchase and again 4000 mile later. local dealer (not one listed above) was questioned on cause and if any recalls were in effect. dealer had no cause and suggested the rotors be replaced. rotors were replaced with after market components at approximatly 39,000 miles. the rotors now require resurfacing to eliminate pulsating brakes. i'm frustrated with the cost and time i have to invest. i'm also concerned that others may not have their brakes repaired and be left with ineffective brakes. | |||
| 04/15/1997 | |||
| Vehicle has been leaking oil for more than a year. dealer told that engine head gasket has a leak. also, the brake rotors and pads are being changed every five months, there is no warning signs the brakes would suddenly begin to grind. in addition, the convertable top has been flying off, and now leaks air and water if it rains. *ak | |||
| 5 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Before i bought this car in march 97, the dealer promised to fix the brake problem (warped rotor-made the car come to a pulsating stop). they ground the rotors down before i bought the vehicle. then in may 97, the rotors warped again and the dealer replaced the rotors. then in jan 98, the rotors warped again, but the dealer said he could not find any problem. but of course there was a problem because it kept getting worse and worse so i took the car in again and the dealer replaced the rotors again in may 98. then in nov 98, the rotors became warped again but this time both the dealer and daimler chrysler (i filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer file# 5313863) refused to fix this recurring problem. in the past they only fixed the symptoms, not the cause of this defect, otherwise, the problem would not keep recurring. i have sent both the dealer and manfacturer a complaint letter but they have not responded. it has been about 1 1/2 weeks. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the braking system malfunctioned, causing brake rotors to warp/more wear and tear on the brake pads, and calipers. dealer replaced the brakes 7 times. dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1997 | 4 | ||
| Brake problems; intermittently, while driving the vehicle at 30 mph and applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floorboard and the vehicle keeps traveling at 35 mph. this happens without warning, under normal braking conditions, on regular road surface, and no inclement weather. the brakes pads were replaced 4 times/rotors were replaced once, and calipers were checked/replaced. owner still experiencing braking problem. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 05/15/1997 | ||
| Replaced warped front brake rotors/pads. in addition, rear main seal malfunctioned/vc boot cover flew off/ fuel injections dirty and mirror switch failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/24/1999 | 1 | ||
| Rusted brake rotors replaced and brake pads due to brake noise/reduction of brake responsiveness. brake rotors have been recalled for this problem, however consumers vin not included. (98v-005) | |||
| 04/02/1997 | 1 | ||
| Front brake pads failed. | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front right brake pads wear unevenly. the inside pad is grinding into the rotor while the outside is thick on the leading edge and thin on the trailing edge. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 4 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Front disc rotors warp within 3,000 miles of repair causing poor braking control at 40+ mph. caused by bad brake design. also abs module failed at 90,000 miles , leaving no abs implementation on vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rotors for the front brakes have worn to the point below specifications at only 20,000 miles. pads are normal. consumer had to pay dealer for inspection and replacement of rotors. a midus brake shop commented that chrysler makes rotors thin to begin with ,and its not uncommon for premature failure of rotors. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 7 | ||
| Front brake rotors warped prematurely. dealer has put 7 sets of rotors on vehicle. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 03/24/1999 | 1 | ||
| Rusted brake rotors replaced and brake pads due to brake noise/reduction of brake responsiveness. brake rotors have been recalled for this problem, however consumers vin not included. (98v-005) | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 4 | ||
| Rotors warp several times. | |||
| 05/13/1998 | |||
| Brake rotors are out of round and have been replaced four times prior to today . the rotors have to be replaced again. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 04/02/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rotors failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 01/19/1998 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| 1. structure/frame/body -- water gets into the car and collects under the back seat cushion and on the floor. it has been reported to the dealer and attempts to fix have been unsuccessful. the water gets in at numerous locations and has been observed running over electrical connections and switches. there is also a concern about eventual corrosion and rust damage that could compromise the integrity of the seatbelt bolts because of the water. this problem was detected about nine months ago -- but there is no determination as to how long before that period it had been occurring. 2. brakes/shoes (pads)/rotors -- the front brake pads have had to be replaced every 6,000 - 12,000 miles since about 17,000 miles on the car. it currently has about 58,000 miles on it. the recommended chrysler mopar pads separate and fail. they have literally fallen off of the metal holder that is a part of the brake pad, damaging the rotors as well. there is no warning that the pad is about to fall off or has been separating. luckily, the last time it happened i was coming to a stop light and was able to control the stop and, due to the metal on metal sound when i was braking, pulled over immediately and telephoned for help. this is not only a risk while driving the vehicle, but a potential risk because i could be stranded in unfavorable locations and circumstances, without access to telephone for help. 3. rack and pinion steering -- the gear assembly, power steering was replaced in january 1998. i noticed a problem before it was completely inoperable. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 03/22/1996 | ||
| Brake cable failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/05/1997 | 0 | ||
| Driving vehicle, heard a loud grinding noise from rear of vehicle; took into dealership, was informed hold down spring had broken off. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 03/16/1999 | 01/22/1999 | ||
| While driving front lower ball joint broke,causing the wheel to come off prior to recall 97v201. also, brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The brake vacuum hose recall is not corrected because of unavailability of parts. | |||
| Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told they could not do the recall repair work until the end of the month. recall#96v123000 | |||