Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 91V-063 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 91V-063 covers 17,000 Jeep vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPROPER INSERTION/CRIMPING OF THE HOSE-TO-END FITTINGS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
The risk
DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST, LEAVING ONLY MANUAL BRAKESAND DECREASING STOPPING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DISCHARGE OFHYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE AREA OF THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE.
SYSTEM: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM; ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ATTACHMENT TO END UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.
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, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.