NHTSA recall 91V-191 (91V191000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 1, 1991 - about 80,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V191000
Also written as: 91V-191
Reported: November 1, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~80,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Why it is dangerous

FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-191 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Chrysler Imperial - 1990, 1991

Chrysler New Yorker - 1990, 1991

Chrysler Town And Country - 1991

Dodge Caravan - 1991

Dodge Dynasty - 1990, 1991

Dodge Monaco - 1991

Plymouth Voyager - 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.