Recall 96V215000: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 29, 1996

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

18,997vehicles

Model years

1997

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

The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.

Possible consequence

As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Chrysler Town And Country388 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Caravan714 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan583 complaints