DODGE 400 1983: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V060000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | 400 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-05-26 | 1983-06-06 | 1983-07-01 |
Production Dates: 1983-05-01 - 1983-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3785
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.
DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TUBE FAILURE AND A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITYCOULD RESULT. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: ILLUMINATION OF AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TOA BRAKE TUBE FAILURE.
