Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050399 | 04/23/1999 | 604710 | Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 050395 | 03/01/1995 | 39987 | Slight front brake lead/drift. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE92062 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/06/1992 | 09/29/1992 | BRK PDL PIVOT SHAFT DISENG | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| The consumer applied brakes while traveling about 40mph, and vehicle just lost total power.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| While driving front brake locks up and the rear brake seem to be inoperative which causes the vehicle to slide, especially in wet conditions. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 06/14/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/22/1999 | |||
| Anti-lock brakes are not operable. when vehicle is on dry pavement vehicle still moves when consumer applies brakes. also, problems accurs more in the snow and rain. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1999 | |||
| The abs light came on. short brake line broke off. informed by mechanic the abs not working. had it repaired. then the other brake line & long fuel line had corroded. was informed by dealer & manufacturer it was owner's problem. *ak | |||
| When the brakes are being applied rear brakes do not engage at all so the front brakes has to do all the work. the rear adjustment lever is not touching the brake shoes to keep them in place. consumer is going to contact the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 05/25/1999 | |||
| There is a leakage coming from the anti-lock brake valve system in which the brake fluid is leaking from and onto the ground. *ak | |||
| Rear abs brakes; when applying brakes in wet conditions, pedal was light and spongy, resulting in brakes locking up. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 4 | 04/10/1992 | |
| Abs brake failure; also, replaced rusted/warped front brake rotors and calipers. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 30mph applied the brakes and the truck did not stop, the pedal did not hold. there are two lights on now; one is abs light, and the other are the brake lights. these lights were not on untill the truck was involved in this accident because the brakes would not hold. *ak a representative from chryslers special investigations stated that after a physical and electronic inspection, the brakes were operating properly. *slc | |||
| 04/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brake locked up. | |||
| 12/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes lock up. | |||
| Abs has locked up five times. | |||
| 03/28/1996 | 1 | 06/17/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed, causing loss of control. | |||
| 02/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Abs module failed. | |||
| 01/23/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| The rear abs brakes do not activate when the brake pedal is pressed.*ak consumer has checked and changed all of the brake system but still having rear brake problems.*jb | |||
| 08/04/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, abs system light came on, rear wheel locked up. tt | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, when applying brakes the brake pedal pulsates. *ak | |||
| 08/04/1993 | |||
| Brake pedal went to the floor during emergency stopping, resulting in accident. tt | |||
| 03/31/1995 | |||
| Third brake light came on applied brakes pedal went to the floor. due to improper functioning of the anti skid device. tt | |||
| 05/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake failure, the front brakes will grab, equipped with abs brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 02/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brake warning light illuminated. | |||
| 08/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Anti-lock brake light lamp comes on/ off. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 1 | 08/22/1992 | ||
| Abs module replaced. *sd | |||
| Abs brakes; brake sensor caused rear brakes to lock up when applied on (2) occasions. dealer inspected and found sensor giving false signals. please describe. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/05/1999 | 15 | ||
| Brakes failed resulting in rear end collision. (ohio traffic crash report). mjs | |||
| 11/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 30mph applied the brakes and the truck did not stop, the pedal did not hold. there are two lights on now; one is abs light, and the other are the brake lights. these lights were not on untill the truck was involved in this accident because the brakes would not hold. *ak a representative from chryslers special investigations stated that after a physical and electronic inspection, the brakes were operating properly. *slc | |||
| 04/03/1996 | 3 | ||
| Brakes failed. *dh | |||
| 04/15/1992 | 5 | ||
| Brakes squeal. *dh | |||
| 03/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Continuous braking failures, causing brakes to lock up/loss of control. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 4 | 04/10/1992 | |
| Abs brake failure; also, replaced rusted/warped front brake rotors and calipers. *ak | |||
| 09/27/1993 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors/pads failed, causing vehicle pulsation. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake calipers replaced. | |||
| 02/20/1996 | 1 | 08/22/1992 | |
| Brake calipers replaced. *sd | |||
| 05/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear calipers rebuilt. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brakes pads replaced. | |||
| 03/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chain misadjusted. *sd | |||
| 04/03/1996 | 1 | 08/22/1992 | |
| Brake pads replaced/rotors resurfaced. *sd | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Brake pads replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors resurfaced. | |||
| 03/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chain misadjusted. *sd | |||
| 04/03/1996 | 1 | 08/22/1992 | |
| Brake pads replaced/rotors resurfaced. *sd | |||
| 09/16/1993 | 6 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced due to being out of round. *sd | |||
| 02/24/1996 | |||
| The disc brakes rotors broke apart. please describe. *ak | |||
| 05/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rotors rusted. *skd | |||
| 08/27/1993 | 7 | ||
| Front rotors replaced. | |||
| 09/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| Warped front rotors, causing vibration, also defective rear drums. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| When the brakes are being applied rear brakes do not engage at all so the front brakes has to do all the work. the rear adjustment lever is not touching the brake shoes to keep them in place. consumer is going to contact the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1997 | 0 | 02/01/1992 | |
| Truck equipped with 9 inch instead of 10 inch brakes, causing brake failure.. | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes adjusted. | |||
| 01/23/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| The rear abs brakes do not activate when the brake pedal is pressed.*ak consumer has checked and changed all of the brake system but still having rear brake problems.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 08/03/1992 | 3 | ||
| Brake drums replaced due to pulsation. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 03/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chain misadjusted. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/07/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer applied brake at 40 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. dealer determined brake line had rusted and all brake fluid had drained.*ak *mj | |||
| 10/18/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.dot got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. dot pulled truck off the road.now i'm hitchicking. even tough i'm from canada, id hope you may have had some advice.....please. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1999 | |||
| The abs light came on. short brake line broke off. informed by mechanic the abs not working. had it repaired. then the other brake line & long fuel line had corroded. was informed by dealer & manufacturer it was owner's problem. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Brake lines prematurely worn, 1 line ruptured when tested. *tw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/02/1999 | |||
| While coming to a stop and without prior warning, master cylinder push rod snapped in half, and vehicle couldn't move. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder replaced. | |||
| 03/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chain misadjusted. *sd | |||
| 1 | 08/22/1992 | ||
| Master cylinder replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 2 | 10/20/1991 | |
| Distributor failure causing loss of power steering and power brakes. | |||