NHTSA Recall 96V215000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V215000; Date: Oct. 29, 1996
As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chrysler Town And Country; 1997 Dodge Caravan; 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 18,997
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per Chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (Chrysler recall no. 714).
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during late November 1996. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 1997
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