Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 91V-027 · Dodge and Eagle vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 91V-027 covers 76,000 Dodge and Eagle vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE TUBE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 August 1, 1988 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.