NHTSA Recall 82V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V085000; Date: Sep. 9, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Chrysler Lebaron; 1983 Dodge 400; 1983 Dodge Aries; 1983 Plymouth Reliant
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,236
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. Eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur.
How to Fix:
Dealer will reroute the hydraulic brake tube, if necessary, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description; passenger vehicles. System: parking brakes; hydraulic brake tube, routing. Consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability, loss of vehiclecontrol, and an accident could occur. Note: the instrument panel brake warning light should alert driver to theproblem.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 3, 1982
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