Foundation components: differential proportional valveRecall 85V-053 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 85V-053 covers 264,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a foundation components: differential proportional valve problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PROPORTIONING VALVE MALFUNCTION RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING HARD BRAKING WITH A LIGHT LOAD AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
CLEAR PROPORTIONING VALVE OF STONES AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT STONES FROM ENTERING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS.SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES PROPORTIONING VALVE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1983 to February 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.