Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 86V-020 · Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 86V-020 covers 7,400 Dodge vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
CERTAIN BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE BEEN OVERSTRESSED AND CRACKED DURING MANUFACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRACKED CYLINDER MAY FAIL DURING BRAKING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE SUSPECT CYLINDERS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.