1991 Dodge Caravan: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · IL

Hello below is a copy of text on your recall site with details of this recall comments I make are below that.. Make : dodge model : grand caravan year : 1991 manufacturer : chrysler corporation the federal safety agency campaign id number : 96v099000 mfg's report date : apr 19, 1996 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock potential number of units affected : 321000 summary: the ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration. Consequence: 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. Remedy: dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). The thing I find here is the term regarding piston assembly when I took my van in due to failure only the piston assembly was replaced it should be revised to include the whole unit because a accumulator made of cast iron that is connected to the unit is never replaced rust keeps entering the unit from this accumulator being it is made of a rusting metal and just keeps making the unit fail this is my second repair in 2yrs and the rust is now getting into the lines causing the rear wheels to lock in wet weather all the parts stores that even carry the unit which is few sell it as a complete unit not in pieces such as with other master cly. 's without ABS I find cast iron a poor choice for a air tank of a air pump which by nature injects air into the metal cast iron tank stainless steel would been a better choice if it would meet the tank pressures. I am seeking replacement of the entire brake system since it is now a total loss due to the rust and prefer non ABS if that's able .

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · FL

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.

Filed Apr 16, 2001 · Engine, Steering · MN

Bolt that holds tensioner broke, causing it to separate from vehicle, and resulting in loss of power steering and vehicle to overheat. Owner replaced the part three times. *ak consumer states that website shows this failure happening frequently.

Filed Aug 13, 1996 · Brakes · NY

Brake hydraulic pump failed, causing loss of power brakes, requiring excess effort to stop vehicle.

Filed Feb 20, 1996 · Steering · OK

Power steering tensioner broke, loss of power steering. Tt

Filed Oct 13, 1995 · Steering · MD

While turning, lost power steering, had to replace steering tensioner. Tt

Filed Sep 7, 1995 · Engine · NY

Belt tensioner failed after exiting highway of speed 55 MPH. Driver lost all power. Please describe details. Tt

Filed Aug 30, 1995 · Steering · FL

Belt tensioner broke while going thru car wash; caused loss of power steering. Tt

Filed May 30, 1995 · Fuel system · OH

When going up hill car has loss of power.the fuel filter and tank had water.parts replaced 3 times. Tt

Filed May 19, 1995 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed, causing loss of power.