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Chrysler New Yorker Recall 83V060: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 83V060, reported June 6, 1983, 3,785 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V060CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TUBE FAILURE AND A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITYCOULD RESULT. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: ILLUMINATION OF AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TOA BRAKE TUBE FAILURE.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler New Yorker1983
Dodge 4001983
Dodge 6001983
Dodge Aries1983
Plymouth Reliant1983