Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 92V-035 · 1992 Dodge RAM 1500
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 92V-035 covers 800 1992 Dodge RAM 1500 for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SPRINGS ARE TOO LONG, WHICH CAN CAUSE FULL COMPRESSION OF THE RETURN SPRING BEFORE FULL ENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS TO THE DRUM WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED. THE AMOUNT OF FORCE APPLIED BETWEEN THE PADS AND THE DRUM MAY ALSO DECREASE WITH REAR PAD WEAR AND SUCH DETERIORATION WOULD NOT BE EVIDENT TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DURING PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION.
The risk
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED WHEN THEVEHICLE OPERATOR HAS APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER. THIS COULD RESULT INUNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY.
The fix
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH A CABLE ASSEMBLY THAT HAS THE PROPER LENGTH SPRING.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RAM PICKUP TRUCK.
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 November 1, 1991 to November 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.