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Safety recall · 91V078000

Parking brake: linkage and cable Chrysler, Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on May 14, 1991. It covers about 90 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V078000
Reported
May 14, 1991
Vehicles
90
Area
Brakes

The problem

Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of fmvss 105.

The risk

Insufficient braking ablity could result in inadvertentvehicle rollaway which could result in a vehicle accident.

The fix

Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.

Contacts

System: parking brake assembly; fmvss 105.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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V078000.
  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 Lebaron635F
1991 Dodge Daytona144D

Questions

Is the 91V078000 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 91V078000?

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 91V078000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on May 14, 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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