Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA recall 96V074000 · announced May 2, 1996 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 90,000 units affected

The problem

CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

The risk

IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.

Notes

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 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
• 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
• 1995 Dodge Stratus
• 1996 Dodge Stratus
• 1996 Plymouth Breeze

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