Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 96V-075 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 96V-075 covers 151,800 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V075000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
The risk
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCLUDES NEON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE "ACR COMPETITION" PACKAGE ONLY. NOTE: 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 October 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.