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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
27 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jul 17, 1998
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING REAR OF VEHICLE TO PULL FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE REAR…
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ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING REAR OF VEHICLE TO PULL FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE REAR END OF VEHICLE WOULD FISHTAIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A MERGING VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FISHED TAILED, AND TURNED PARRARELL TO THE CURB AND PROCEEDED TO FLIP ONTO ITS LEFT SIDE. CONSUMER RECEIVED INJURIES TO BACK AND KNEES. *TT
NHTSA ODI #825549
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUOUSLY, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES.
NHTSA ODI #526731
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INSTALLED ALL NEW FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #812232
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 1996
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #506418
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
APPLIED BRAKES DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER , ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP. NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #803778
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 1996
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO BRAKES, TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT A POLE , HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
NHTSA ODI #803456
Mileage unknown · May 15, 1996
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
REPLACED ENGINE BELTS.
NHTSA ODI #504603
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 1996
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO PLOW THROUGH GARAGE AND INTO FAMILY ROOM FURNISHINGS. NO BODILY INJURIES. TT CONSUMER STATES MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD FALLEN OUT IN THE MECHANIC'S HAND AND OIL HAD GOT INTO THE BOOSTER MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER WERE REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #977359
Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, MASTER CYLINDER IS BAD, ON BACK ORDER FOR FIVE MONTHS. TT
NHTSA ODI #976622
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN RUBBER TIPS ON VACUUM LINE BLOWS OFF, THEY WILL CRACK THROUGH HEAT CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES; REPLACEMENT NEEDED. FAILURE OCCURS ON START-UP AND HIGH HEAT WEATHER. POSSIBLE BRAKES ARE VACUUM ASSISTANCE. TT
NHTSA ODI #974049
Official recalls
6Aug 11, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA (10 SOUTHERN COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, IMPERIAL, AND KERN), FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA (CLARK COUNTY), OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS, AND IN THE U.S. TERRITORIES COVERED BY THE FEDERAL STATUTES. THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THESE CRACKS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2002. THIS COVERAGE WILL ONLY BE FOR STRUCTURAL CRACKS AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND WILL NOT INCLUDE OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT OR ROAD DEBRIS.
Apr 25, 1996
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Nov 4, 1991
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.
Sep 20, 1991
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy: REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
Aug 6, 1990
THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS A TILT FORWARD FUNCTION. A LATCH RETAINS THE SEAT IN THE NORMAL RIDE POSTION, AND THIS LATCH MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: REPLACE SEAT PAWL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED DESIGN ASSEMBLY.
Dec 11, 1989
INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE IN THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER (CONTROLS BRAKING OF REAR WHEELS) COULD INCREASE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCE BRAKE PERFORMANCE AT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 40 DEGREES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW DESIGN MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL.
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NHTSA investigations
5EA99002 · Transfer Cases And Rear Drive Shaft
Opened Jan 7, 1999 · Closed Nov 14, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
EA96030 · Cracked Fuel Tanks
Opened Dec 20, 1996 · Closed Aug 13, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
CRACKED FUEL TANKS ARE LEAKING FUEL
PE96050 · Cracked Fuel Tanks
Opened Aug 6, 1996 · Closed Dec 20, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
CRACKED FUEL TANKS ARE LEAKING FUEL
PE91127 · Park Pawl Bending
Opened Sep 16, 1991 · Closed Nov 8, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:automatic Transmission
There is no summary currently available
Power Train:automatic Transmission
There is no summary currently available
EA91015 · Liftgate Failure
Opened Feb 1, 1991 · Closed Sep 20, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
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