Foundation components: differential proportional valveRecall 90V-145 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 90V-145 covers 100 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a foundation components: differential proportional valve problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V145000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INCORRECT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN INSTALLING THE LOAD SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO ITS BRACKET CAUSING THE CLAMPING LOAD TO BE LESS THAN INTENDED.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDER HEAVY BRAKING CONDITIONS.
The fix
REPLACE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO BRACKET SCREWS WITH PROPER LENGTH SCREWS.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; PROPORTIONING VALVE SCREW.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK VAN.
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 March 1, 1990 to March 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.