Recall 96V-215
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, master cylinder).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-215
- Reported
- October 29, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 18,997 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.
The risk
As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during late november 1996. 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
- Chrysler Town And Country 1997
- Dodge Caravan 1997
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1997