NHTSA recall 96V-099 (96V099000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 13, 1996 - about 321,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V099000
Also written as: 96V-099
Manufacturer number: 685
Reported: June 13, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~321,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-099 when calling a dealer.

Affected 9 models

Chrysler Imperial - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Chrysler New Yorker - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Chrysler Town And Country - 1991, 1992, 1993

Dodge Caravan - 1991, 1992, 1993

Dodge Dynasty - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Dodge Grand Caravan - 1991, 1992, 1993

Dodge Monaco - 1991, 1992

Plymouth Grand Voyager - 1991, 1992, 1993

Plymouth Voyager - 1991, 1992, 1993

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.