Service Brakes Problems of Plymouth Grand Voyager

Affected component: body control module the bcm controls the following: wipers, fuel pump, vehicle power and much more. During a rainy day in oregon ciry oregon, the bcm failed. The car was moving into a parking lot at less than 20 mph. In the parking lot was a police vehicle. When the bcm failed, the vehicle lost fuel pressure and therefore engine power then power braking, power steering and the wiper control went erradic. I managed to get the vehicle stopped, narrowly missing the police vehicle. I had no power brakes, no power steering, and the wipers stopped. The bcm was to blame. Had this occurred at highway speeds, I don't like to think what may have happened!!!.

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Abs hydraulic accuator pump failed again. Was repaired for free in 1999. I paid for the accumalotor, which fails due to the leaky brake pump. Chrysler is delaying or denying repair on lifetime warranty due to recall.

This van is affected by the 96v099000 NHTSA recall, however when inquiring about getting the abs motor replaced at a local dealership I was told that the parts are no longer made to fix this issue. I believe that Chrysler has a duty to fix the brakes on this vehicle as directed by the NHTSA, parts obsolescence does not absolve them from responsibility or the NHTSA. If the parts are no longer available I request that Chrysler purchase the van back from me and have it destroyed, fix the brakes according to the recall or convert the brakes to the non-abs type. I do not understand how Chrysler and the NHTSA could allow bendix (the manufacturer of this rather problematic brake system) to stop making a lifetime replacement part. This issue causes the power assist to stop working, creates a hard pedal which makes it impossible to drive the vehicle safely. This creates a condition worse than a vehicle with all manual brakes that have no power / vacuum assist to begin with, when test driving the vehicle it takes both feet planted firmly on the pedal to stop it. As I have not gotten a satisfactory solution that was mandated and enforced by the NHTSA, I look forward to your prompt reply in this matter.

The contact owns a 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated that as he was braking to a stop, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard causing an increase in stopping distance. The contact was able to stop the vehicle as he continued to apply the brakes. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock), stating that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall but the failure still existed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who performed the recall repairs. The contact left the vehicle with the dealer and stated that the vehicle was not repaired correctly. The manufacturer was notified who advised that they would give him a return call. The failure mileage was 243,067.

I purchased vehicle used and found no problems with the vehicle with the exception of a squeaky serpentine belt. Put a little belt dressing on it and that was as far as the issue went. Then on a dark rainy night, went through a rain puddle-very slowly, and instantly, steering became very difficult. The worst part of this experience this night was trying to put belt back on pulleys, as you can imagine in the dark and no idea how to route it. Thank goodness there was a diagram in engine. With no knowledge that this was a very well known issue with these vehicles it was quite a surprise. After researching this online, and reading all of the consumer complaints I can't figure out what you people are waiting for!! fatal accidents!! there has been more than enough info submitted and documented to warrant a recall and have the manufacturer take care of this. Oh-but guess what? another company 'gates" has come up with a solution that apparently has had positive reviews. My order is in and I am awaiting my retrofitted tensioner belt component kit so that I will feel safe enough to be out on the roads and that I will not become a hazard to other drivers on the road with me. The federal government comes to the aid of a big company like Chrysler (Plymouth) even when it is more than obvious that they are building substandard cars. This is not a major repair, but it is certainly a problem that could very easily cause serious bodily injuries to many people from just one incident! it has now been fourteen years since this car was manufactured. How many years of complaints does it take to get someone to notice and take action? is there someone above you that we have to beg, please help us! the little guys. Why should we have to beg, "please don't let my car be the one that is going to kill someone. "make the ones responsible-be responsible! thank you (I think).

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My transmission ,my starter, air con. ,brakes, driver side window,belt, & pulley all have had to have work done on it but now I cant drive my van because of the transmission & I've only had my van since 03/21/2008.

On brakes, had to replace the break drums and complete brake job. In December had to have complete r & r head gasket replaced. Had head replaced thermostat replaced and recall of clock spring, which I had to replace before I received recall notice.

Abs pump went out.