NHTSA Recall 83V060000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1983-06-06. An estimated 3,785 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes
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.