NHTSA Recall 91V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V003000; Date: Oct. 2, 1991
Contamination of the hydraulic fluid can causemalfunctioning of the anti-lock brake system; low pressure hose leakage causesloss of brake fluid and also results in corrosion and failure of the mastercylinder snap ring, resulting complete brake failure; failure of the front brakehose due to hose to tire interference will cause failure of one half of thebrake system resulting in a longer stopping distance than expected.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Jeep Cherokee; 1990 Jeep Cherokee; 1989 Jeep Wagoneer; 1990 Jeep Wagoneer
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 33,000
Recall Summary:
There may be hydraulic fluid contamination from condensation formation that can plug the abs brake booster pump filter; stress corrosion of the master cylinder snap ring has been traced to chlorine leaking from the low pressure hydraulic hose which may cause it to break; front brake hose to tire interference which may cause failure of the brake hose.
How to Fix:
Replace abs low pressure hose; rebuild master brake cylinder; inspect, service interference problems, and replace front brake hose as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: hydraulic fluid contamination; anti-lock brake system (abs). Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakesystem.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 7, 1991
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