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Dodge Aries Recall 82V085: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 82V085, reported September 9, 1982, 1,236 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V085CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE TUBE MAY FAIL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION; PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, ROUTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO THEPROBLEM.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Lebaron1983
Dodge 4001983
Dodge Aries1983
Plymouth Reliant1983