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Safety recall · 91V027000

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

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on February 13, 1991. It covers about 76,000 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V027000
Reported
Feb 13, 1991
Vehicles
76,000
Area
Brakes

The problem

Rear brake tube routing is contacted by fuel tank heat shield when suspension is in full jounce position. This damages the brake fluid tube, causing a leak.

The risk

Loss of fluid from half of the diagonally split brakehydraulic system affects braking capability, which could result in an accident.

The fix

Modify heat shield to eliminate potential for shield contacting brake tube.

Contacts

System: rear brake tube.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 Dodge, Eagle dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V027000.
  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
1990 Dodge Monaco06D
1991 Dodge Monaco377F
1989 Eagle Premier695D
1990 Eagle Premier266C
1991 Eagle Premier507D

Questions

Is the 91V027000 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 91V027000?

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 91V027000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on February 13, 1991. 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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