Chrysler and others Recall 79V204000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 79V204000 · announced September 11, 1979 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 6,617 units affected

The problem

THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE FRONT TIRES DURING EXTREME TURNING ANGLES.

What to do

SPECIAL BRAKE HOSE RESTRAINING STRAPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON EACH INVOLVED VEHICLE TO RELOCATE BOTH FRONT HOSES AND ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE HOSE TO TIRE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ABRASION RESULTING FROM SUCH INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSEHOSE FAILURE, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING CAPABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT PROVIDES WARNING OF PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Chrysler Lebaron
• 1980 Dodge Aspen
• 1980 Dodge Diplomat
• 1980 Plymouth Volare

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.