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Safety recall · 83V060000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on June 6, 1983. It covers about 3,785 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
83V060000
Reported
Jun 6, 1983
Vehicles
3,785
Area
Brakes

The problem

Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.

The fix

Dealer will inspect rear wheel brake tubes and reroute to ensure proper tube to pivot bracket clearance. Any damaged tubes will also be replaced.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; rear hydraulic brake tubes.Consequences of defect: tube failure and a partial loss of braking capabilitycould result. This could cause an accident and personal injury.Note: illumination of an instrument panel warning light should alert driver toa brake tube failure.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V060000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 83V060000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V060000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V060000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on June 6, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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