NHTSA recall 96V-074 (96V074000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 2, 1996 - about 90,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V074000
Also written as: 96V-074
Reported: May 2, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~90,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-074 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chrysler Cirrus - 1995, 1996

Dodge Stratus - 1995, 1996

Plymouth Breeze - 1996

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.