Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve

NHTSA recall 85V053000 · announced May 1, 1985 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 264,000 units affected

The problem

ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PROPORTIONING VALVE MALFUNCTION RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING HARD BRAKING WITH A LIGHT LOAD AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

CLEAR PROPORTIONING VALVE OF STONES AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT STONES FROM ENTERING.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS.SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES PROPORTIONING VALVE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1984 Dodge Caravan
• 1985 Dodge Caravan
• 1984 Dodge Mini Ram Van
• 1985 Dodge Mini Ram Van
• 1984 Plymouth Voyager
• 1985 Plymouth Voyager

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