1997 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others recall: master cylinder
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on October 29, 1996. It covers about 18,997 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18,997
- reported
- Oct 29, 1996
- owners notified
- Apr 21, 1997
- related complaints
- 189
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.
- Risk
- As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).
Recall number 96V215000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town and Country 1997 1997
- Dodge Caravan 1997 1997
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 189 complaints about brakes problems.
1997 Chrysler Town and Country1997 Dodge Caravan1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
Questions about recall 96V215000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others master cylinder?
Yes. Recall 96V215000, reported on October 29, 1996, covers about 18,997 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V215000?
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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