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Safety recall · 90V162000

Service brakes: caliper Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on September 4, 1990. It covers about 18,000 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V162000
Reported
Sep 4, 1990
Vehicles
18,000
Area
Brakes

The problem

Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

The risk

This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.

The fix

Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.

Contacts

System: front disc brake calipe guide, pin bolts.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 90V162000.
  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

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue03C
1991 Chrysler Lebaron635F
1991 Chrysler Salon02-
1991 Dodge Daytona144D
1991 Dodge Dynasty1095D
1991 Dodge Shadow05D
1991 Dodge Spirit03D
1991 Plymouth Acclaim993D
1991 Plymouth Sundance314D

Questions

Is the 90V162000 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 90V162000?

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 90V162000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on September 4, 1990. 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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