Recall 92V-035
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1992 Dodge Ram 1500: Parking brake (conventional, mechanical, linkage and cable).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-035
- Reported
- March 17, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 800 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The parking brake cable springs are too long, which can cause full compression of the return spring before full engagement of the brake pads to the drum when the parking brake is applied. The amount of force applied between the pads and the drum may also decrease with rear pad wear and such deterioration would not be evident to the vehicle operator during parking brake application.
The risk
The parking brake may not be fully engaged when thevehicle operator has applied the parking brake lever. This could result inunintended vehicle rollaway.
The fix
Replace the defective parking brake cable with a cable assembly that has the proper length spring.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: parking brakes.vehicle description: ram pickup truck.
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1500 1992