NHTSA Campaign 96V143003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Oct 8, 1996 · 23,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | STEALTH | 1991 | 23,000 |
| DODGE | STEALTH | 1992 | 23,000 |
| DODGE | STEALTH | 1993 | 23,000 |
| DODGE | STEALTH | 1994 | 23,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V143003 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.