The problem
Some of the abs equipped vehicles were built with an undersized brake return check valve. In incidents where hard brake pedal effort is applied on low friction road surfaces, like rain covered streets, the valves may fail, causing the abs to become inoperative. This creates excess brake pedal travel and may cause the abs warning light to come on.
The risk
Lack of front wheel abs could cause the front wheelbrakes to lock, increasing stopping distance which may result in an accident.
The fix
Replace the return check valve with the correct valve.
Contacts
System: brakes; anti-lock brakes (abs).Vehicle description: pick-up trucks with optional 4-wheel abs systems.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V082000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.