DODGE MAXIVAN 1994: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V163000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | MAXIVAN | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-09-15 | 1994-09-16 | 1994-09-19 |
Production Dates: 1994-02-01 - 1994-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 271
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS ROUTED TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAUSING IT TO CROSS AND CONTACT THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ABRASION AND RUPTURE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO THE RUPTURE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE CAUSES LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AWAY FROM THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED IF ABRASION OR WEAR IS EVIDENT.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; MECHANICAL; LINKAGES AND CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS B MOTORHOMES BUILT ON DODGE B350 MAXIVAN CHASSIS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT HOME AND PARK AT 1-800-663-0066. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
