Make : CHRYSLER | Model : CIRRUS | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19940801 - 19950830 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V074000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960708 | Date Received by ODI: 19960502 | Date Added to Database: 19960503 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. |
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Consequence:
IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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