NHTSA recall 90V-145 (90V145000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 10, 1990 - about 100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V145000
Also written as: 90V-145
Reported: August 10, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~100
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

INCORRECT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN INSTALLING THE LOAD SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO ITS BRACKET CAUSING THE CLAMPING LOAD TO BE LESS THAN INTENDED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDER HEAVY BRAKING CONDITIONS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO BRACKET SCREWS WITH PROPER LENGTH SCREWS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-145 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Caravan - 1990

Plymouth Voyager - 1990

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