This vehicle has the same problem as stated in the federal safety agency recall 96v099000 concerning ABS brake failure. The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear, causing pump-motor deterioration. Dealership indicated sorry this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
1991 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints
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Offer made to the consumer for dodge to inspect her vehicle relative to the anti lock braking system. (nar) *ph
Recall 96v099000 concerning ABS brake failure. Vehicle was repaired under the recall. 30,000 miles later brakes failed again. Dealer did a diagnostic test, and determined that the parts that were repaired under the recall failed, causing the vehicle to lose brake power. Dealer would not do any repairs until consumer agreed to pay for them.
Upon starting vehicle anti lock brake light would illuminate, and would stay on the remainder of the time that vehicle would be running. Also, brake fluid leaked. Took vehicle to dealership, but the problems were not resolved.
The dealer refused to correct recall 96 v 099 000 because the consumer would not let them repair the ABS.
Lost my brakes for the third time in three years, due to evasive action I missed hitting a car but could not stop from hitting the curb and scrape a street pole, broke an axle and suspension parts all on thanksgiving.
The ABS light illuminated, and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when applied.
While traveling on the highway the ABS illuminates on the dashboard. There is some braking power. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
The vehicles ABS light illuminates consumer states the brake pedal gets hard, sending fluid out of pump to the ground. Please provide any further information. Ts
While driving the ABS light illuminates, consumer states the brake pedal gets very hard, and causes fluid to come out of the pump onto the ground. Please provide any further information. Ts
Consumer state when he applied the brakes on normal conditions the ABS and the normal brakes light come simultaneous, causing to lost the braking, dealer and manufacturer has been notified, feel free to provide any further information. Ts
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the brakes. Also stated that while driving the vehicle he lost total control of the brakes. Dealer was contacted and stated that the ABS system had problems but also stated that the ABS system was cover for life time. Dealer also told that there was money that he needed to pay for some parts that have to do with ABS system but not cover for the recall. Ts
The recalled ABS brakes I sent the manufacturer the bill or reimbursement twice now with no response. Dt
Consumer states that the dealer wants to charge them for the repair of the recall. The parts are guaranteed for the life of the vehicle. Recall#96v099999 brakes: anti skid system safe chrysler brooklyn, ny 718‑998‑5353 mr
Abs braking light appears on dashboard and pedal is hard and goes all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer states that ABS and brake lights comes on and pump was running every pedal application due to weak accumulator. Also, modulator fault was caused by internal short in ABS controller. Dealer replaced left front marker, ABS controller and accumulator.
While applying the brakes, the pedal is very hard and the anti lock brake light and parking brake light appear on the dash board.
While traveling at 65 MPH the consumer tried to slow down but the brakes were not working, consumer contacted dealer and the dealer noted that there was a problem with the ABS, but it should only happen on one side of the ABS, this was the second time this problem has happened. *ak consumer stated both sides of the ABS failed at the same time.
While on freeway and trying to pull off freeway vehicle had no brakes. Lost control, and and ran into another vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.please provide more information.
Recall 91v191000/ manufacturer's recall 626. Pump to ABS brakes failed at 45mph. Consumer was about to make a turn when all brakes failed. Consusmer was able to coast to the side of the road. Filter was replaced on 8-27-01. When taken back to dealer, he said there must have been foriegn particles inside the pump because filter was clogged up. *ak
Consumer has had to have continuous service on the vehicles brake pump which at times renders her unable to use the brakes, recieved recall and had entire brake system replaced, consumer also states ABS light and brake light are on, and pedal is hard, this was all due to brake pump not holding pressure, also brake fluid was leaking out of top when pump kicked in, dealer reccomended a complet hydraulic assembly.
The ABS has been checked by dealer and independent garages at least every 15,000 miles, the light continues to stay on, the brake motor continues to run, even when not braking, the dealer has stated that there were no codes showing up for the brakes, however there were times when dealer stated that the light was reset, most recently, dealer claimed to have found the problem as being a speed sensor, which will cost consumer $800.00.
Consumer contacted manufacturer regarding recall number 96v099000. Manufacturer stated this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN although was having the same type of problems as stated in recall. Please provide any further details.
The federal safety agency recall 96v229000/manufacturer's recall 709 repairs were done several years ago. Recently, consumer has been experiencing the same problem that has been remedied. Consumer was attempting to make a turn when steering wheel locked up.*ak consumer states was at a stop sign and when accelerated the vehicle lost all power, became heavy and the steering would not turn, consumer had to turn the ignition off, consumer states sometimes when brakes are needed the vehicle accelerates before he hits the brakes, consumer feels as though he is not going to stop in time, when ground is wet and need to stop ahead very slowly, vehicle tends to jump foward in a jerking manner before it stops.
Is ther a class action law suit concerning danger of this ABS system?
While traveling 10mph on dry road conditions attempted to make a gradual stop and consumer experienced total front brake failure. Braking system was repaired due to recall 92v03000/ brake lines : fittings. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
Brake line was cut.*ak consumer states ABS line rubbed a tire and caused the brakes to fail. Cruise control does not work. Air conditioner caught on fire. Transmission failed. Something is wrong with the steering.
Original purchased ABS failed during the first year. Repaired. Followed by a recall in later years. Chronic problems with ABS and/or hydraulic brake lights going on. Repairs required.
There was black smoke coming from what looked like tires. Then, brakes went out, had it towed, and mechanic said calipers were made out of plastic and had crumbled.
Consumer experienced problems prior to recall 96v099, the dealership stated the problem with the brakes was not recall related, however it was found that it was the recall component that was causing the problems, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs.
Abs brakes came on at 30mph. Consumer tried to stop and lost all brakes. Then consumer slowed down and the anti-lock brakes went off.
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