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Recall 96V-099

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1990 to 1993 Chrysler Imperial and 9 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-099
Reported
June 13, 1996
Vehicles affected
321,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

The risk

If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The fix

Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: brakes; hydraulic; anti-skid system. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini-vans equipped with anti-lock brake systems (ABS). Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles