THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING

Nov 01, 1991 — Recall Campaign #91V191000

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 80,000 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

91V191000

Manufacturer:	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Recall date:	November 01, 1991
NHTSA Campaign #:	91V191000
Units affected:	80,000

Description:: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequeces:: FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action:: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
Notes:: SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND VANS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS).

Affects the following:

1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.;
1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER SALON Complaints
ALWAYS OVERHEATED,WOULD SMELL HOT RUBBER(WIRING?)THEN COULDN'T START AND PUT IN NEW IGNITION(EARLIER NEW SHIFT COLUMN)2OTHER IGNITIONS FOLLOWED.(INITIAL$266.00)CAUSED KEY FAILURES? SUDDEN ALARMS.WHEN DOOR KEY FAILED,LOCKSMITH COULD NOT HELP,ALARM IN IGNITION,THUS 3 IGNITIONS.ALARM TRIGGERED IN EARLY AMS LEAVING BATTERY DEAD,ALARM=NO START.FINALLY NO ALARM AND CANT LOCK CAR OR USE TRUNK,INSIDE TRUNK TRIP OUT OF ORDER.TWO MASTER CYLINDERS,TWO NEW BATTERY'S,STILL SEVERELY OVERHEATS,NO BLOWER=NODEFROST,HEAT,COOLING;LIGHTS SPORADICALLY FLICKER,BLINKERS FAIL OFTEN,NO INSIDE AUTO LOCK,SEEMS WIRING SLOWLY FAILING.BAD SUSPENSION;HAD BLOWOUTS,NEW TIRES,REMOVED HORN FUSE DUE TO SPORADIC ALARMS,ALARMS WOULD GO OFF WHEN RIGHT KEY TRIED TO UNLOCK?ALARMS WHEN LEAVING FROM INSIDE CAR?SEEMS ALL PROBLEMS RELATE TO RECALLS FROM 1990-NOW;RECALLS HAVE NO EXPIRATION;INCLUDE BLOWER,BRAKES,ELECTRICAL;CHRYSLER LIES STATING REPAIRED,REPAIRS ARE REPEATED.2 MASTER CYLINDERS MONTHS APRT AFTER FRONT AND REAR BRAKES DONE.2 BATTERIES?MELTING WIRING WITH TRAIL OF FAILURES RELATED.(LIGHTS,ALARMS,OVERHEATING CONSTANTLY,IGNITION ETC) CANNOT AFFORD THIS,CHRYSLER MUST COWBOY UP !!! 1990 *TR;
1991 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE ABS FUNCTION WAS CONSTANTLY ON WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK) AND WOULD HAVE TO BE DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIRS SHE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.;
1991 DODGE CARAVAN Complaints
STARTED MISSING AT FRIST, THEN A NO START. I'VE CHANGED THE TIMING CHAIN, CRANK SENSOR, CAMSHAFT SENSOR, COIL PACK. TRIED A NEW ECM. THERE'S VOLTAGE TO THE COIL PACK, BUT NO SPARK. I'VE CHECKED WIRING CIRCUIT, AND AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY .;
1991 DODGE DYNASTY Complaints
I SMELLED A STRONG ORDER OF GAS WHEN DRIVING, WHEN I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD THERE WAS A CONSTANT DRIPPING FRO THE FUEL RAIL SUPPLYING THE FUEL INJECTORS...FIRST , IT WAS A SMALL DRIPPING ON THE FRONT VALVE COVER AND AFTER 2-3 MONTHS ITS A STRONG CONTINUOUS DRIPPING FILLING UP THE VALVE COVER SPILLING INTO THE MANIFOLD AREA. I HAVE RESTRICTED DRIVING MY CAR TO 5-7 MILES AT A TIME TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRES. MY MECHANIC CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE HOW MUCH THEY COST AND THIS U-SHAPED ALUMINUM TUBING ABOUT 14" LONG ,8" CONNECTING TUBE WHERE IT IS LEAKING FROM TO ANOTHER PIECE OF ALUMINUM 14" TUBING THAT GOES UNDERNEATH THE MANIFOLD IS $300.00 AND $150 TO INSTALL IT. I THINK IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT THE MANUFACTURING DEALER IS GOUGING ALMOST PUNISHING THEM FOR NEEDING THE PART BY CHARGING 3XS WHAT THE PIPING/TUBING REALLY SHOULD COST. MY MECHANIC AND I HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THE WEB LOOKING FOR THE SAME PART BUT ALL OF THEM SAY ITS A DISCONTINUED PARTS AND CAN ONLY BE BOUGHT BY THE DEALERSHIP. WHAT A RIP OFF THEY KNOW ITS A FACTORY DEFECT AND IN HIGH DEMAND BUT THEY ARE NOT MAKING ANYMORE THAN THAT WANT TO MAKE TO KEEP THE DEMAND HIGH AND TO MAKE A BIG PROFIT ON A DESIGN MISTAKE IN THEIR FUEL SYSTEM DESIGN THAT THEY SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. THEY PROBABLY KNEW IT WAS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN BUT PUSHED IT THROUGH ANYWAY. *TR;