NHTSA recall 91V-027 (91V027000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported February 13, 1991 - about 76,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V027000
Also written as: 91V-027
Reported: February 13, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~76,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

REAR BRAKE TUBE ROUTING IS CONTACTED BY FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD WHEN SUSPENSION IS IN FULL JOUNCE POSITION. THIS DAMAGES THE BRAKE FLUID TUBE, CAUSING A LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-027 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Monaco - 1990, 1991

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