Recall 85V053000: 1984–1985 Dodge Caravan and 2 other models

Report received

May 1, 1985

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

264,000vehicles

Model years

1984–1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. This may cause the proportioning valve to fail. Consequence of defect: proportioning valve malfunction results in increased stopping distances during hard braking with a light load and may cause an accident.

Remedy

Clear proportioning valve of stones and install a protective cover to prevent stones from entering.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1984 Dodge Caravan18 complaints
• 1985 Dodge Caravan49 complaints
• 1984 Dodge Mini RAM Van3 complaints
• 1985 Dodge Mini RAM Van1 complaints
• 1984 Plymouth Voyager22 complaints
• 1985 Plymouth Voyager31 complaints