NHTSA Campaign 91V027000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Feb 13, 1991 · 76,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
REAR BRAKE TUBE ROUTING IS CONTACTED BY FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD WHEN SUSPENSION IS IN FULL JOUNCE POSITION. THIS DAMAGES THE BRAKE FLUID TUBE, CAUSING A LEAK.
Consequence
LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | MONACO | 1990 | 76,000 |
| DODGE | MONACO | 1991 | 76,000 |
| EAGLE | PREMIER | 1989 | 76,000 |
| EAGLE | PREMIER | 1990 | 76,000 |
| EAGLE | PREMIER | 1991 | 76,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 91V027000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.