Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 96V-074 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 96V-074 covers 90,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V074000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
The risk
IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.
OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1994 to August 30, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.