Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 91V-078 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 91V-078 covers 90 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.
The risk
INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 105.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 March 1, 1991 to March 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.