Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Two problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2000

Defective brake rotors wereseverly corroded caused extended stopping distance which could result n a crash. Please provide further information.

2 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2000

Brake rotor rusted and caused brake failure. No accident resulted. Dealer claims that it is not an item which is covered by warranty. I am appealing to Chrysler as this has been a problem in the past. Nhtsa issued a recall on earlier Chrysler vehicles for brake rotor corrosion. Recall no. 98v005.




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