1993 Chrysler Imperial Brakes Problems

“Chrysler should be ashamed of themselves for failing to issue better and permanent recalls for this car. This vehicle is dangerous! I was driving my Chrysler and tried to stop for some kids crossing the street but the brakes suddenly gave out and became virtually inoperable and I had to swerve to avoid killing these kids! I had to push the brakes as hard as I could just to get the vehicle to slow down, let alone completely stop. I later learned and was able to find some recalls that this model uses electric power brakes and the pump and master cylinder become faulty. …”

“July 26, 2003 bonnie sullivan 7 conyers st greenville s.c. 29609 to whom it may concern, I'm the owner of a 1993 crrys. Imperial which I'm very fund of. Resently I have been haveing a great deal of trouble with the antilock ABS pump system. I have had to have the pump replaced and when this was done the repair man said that it wasn't the problem because after the repair the brakes still will not function correctly. I know that there was an investigation back in 1995-1996 for the recall of these parts and malfunction. …”

“The contact owns a 1993 Chrysler Imperial. While reversing out of the driveway, the brake pedal seized without warning. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”

“The contact owns a 1993 Chrysler Imperial. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions, excessive pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle experienced a slow response and the stopping distance was increased. The ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they discovered that the power brake system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

“The contact stated upon purchase, the ABS light was illuminated. An independent repair shop replaced the ABS actuator. One month later, the ABS light illuminated again, and then the brakes failed while traveling 40 MPH. The vehicle coasted to a stop in neutral. The independent repair shop determined the ABS pump failed and needed to be replaced. There is a NHTSA recall, # 96v099000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”