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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V199000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1995 to 09/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 600 | 11/29/1995 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/20/1995 | 11/01/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The power brake booster vacuum hose could be improperly installed and not clamped to the brake booster vacuum nipple. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A disconnected vacuum hose can cause an increase in engine idle speed and loss of brake power assist during brake application without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the brake booster vacuum hose connection is fully seated and clamped to the vacuum check valve nipple at the brake booster. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; vacuum system.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 2.5l engine.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 | |||||
| 050399 | 04/23/1999 | 604710 | Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/08/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact states the fuse in the relay switch was missing from anti lock brakes. he contacted the dealership and the manufacturer, and they could not determine why the fuse was missing.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Abs and the brake lights would intermittently come on while driving. dealer notified, and unwilling to assist because it was not cover under a recall, and vehicle was out of warranty. *ak | |||
| 03/16/2001 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump failed while driving at approximately 30 mph. *ak the brakes faied completely at 16,000, 19,000 and 20,000 miles. also, the battery failed at 28,000 miles. *yh | |||
| 08/28/1999 | |||
| When the steering wheel is tilted up or down the various lights on the instrument panel, such as, brake light/power steering light and air bag light light up. also, the windshield wipers/turn signal lights and brake warning light quit workng. dealer was notified about these problems. the problems have not been corrected. *ak | |||
| When the brakes are applied they pulsate, causing excessive brake wear. the dealer will be notified. *ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| When the brakes are applied the front brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to go into a skid. the dealer has repaired the brakes 6 times prior to the owner taking the vehicle to a private mechanic. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problem with air bag sensor and t anti-lock brake system. when consumer applied brakes they locked up causing vehicle to collide with othe r vehicles in an intersection. in addition, driver's side airbag failed to deploy. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/26/1997 | 5 | ||
| Abs light keeps coming on. whenever brakes are applied, the pedal continues to the floor. the vehicle takes awhile to stop. does not happen all the time, intermittent. has extended stopping distance. taking vehicle to dealer to check. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 06/23/1997 | ||
| The rear anti-lock braking system and braking system malfunctioned intermittently. had to use emergency parking brake. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| 4 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes lock up at any speed on snow and ice. | |||
| 02/24/1997 | 7 | ||
| While driving the abs panel light stayed on, dealer replaced 2 sensors. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak dealer replaced speed sensor, jumper wire, wiring harness, fuse, and dealer cut off plugs and soldered wires together, abs light still illuminates. *slc | |||
| 12/13/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes lock up, causing accident. | |||
| 12/11/1996 | |||
| Semi wet road surface; w/rear abs brakes resulted in vehicle not stopping and driver skidded into another vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/17/1996 | |||
| Anti-lock brake system light keeps coming off & on. in shop (3) times, still not fixed, check engine light comes on. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1996 | |||
| The abs system is not working well.please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| Purchase the truck new there is no abs sensor light install . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/08/1998 | 11/25/1995 | ||
| This truck was bought new. steering sector was loose, and tightened. transmission burned out. now front brakes are shot. cruise control does not engage or disengage (intermittently) when steering wheel is in full down tilt position. smell of burning rubber since new when used for extended periods at highway speeds. now it has severe grooving on inside of both front brake rotors. brake inspection at 31,044 miles, all okay. at 44,388 problem was discovered. back drum brakes are 25% used. documented with service records. | |||
| When applying the brakes the vehicle makes a loud squeaking noise. brake loss occurs when on a decline. dealer replaced the hubs on rear wheel problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 0 | 06/10/1996 | ||
| The brakes grab when in use. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/05/1997 | 3 | ||
| Front hub bolted to wheel- 7 bolts attaching brakes, stripped out. 2nd time it happened had brakes & bolts replaced. brakes would lock up calipers on disc brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/20/2002 | |||
| Brake rotors will lock up while driving making it hard for consumer to stop. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 10/14/1998 | |||
| While applying the braking system the vehicle moves to left, causing loss of control. dealer claimes it a rotor problem. cause unknown. please provide further information. *ak | |||