Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country

Four problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2003

Nhtsa recall 96-v-215-000, the master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately, allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir. Consumer had the same problem while driving at 30 mph applied brakes and brake pedal went down to the floor, and did not brake at all.

2 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 04/28/1997

Receivedd recall letter (#96v215000) 3 weeks ago; called dealer for appointment; was informed they had no parts; called manufacturer & informed no parts also.

3 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Recall 96v215000; dealer has no parts, and keeps making the owner come in to get vehicle serviced, still does not have parts.

4 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Master cylinder totally failed without warning which could havecaused a crash. Recall was issued #96v215000 for same defect, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.




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