Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V078000 Reported May 14, 1991

Emergency parking brake:mechanical:linkages and ca

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Parking Brake · 90 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V078000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
90
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 14, 1991

Defect Summary

Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of fmvss 105.

Safety Consequence

Insufficient braking ablity could result in inadvertentvehicle rollaway which could result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 91V078000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 91V078000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 91V078000?

NHTSA recall 91V078000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 14, 1991. It addresses: Emergency parking brake:mechanical:linkages and ca. The recall affects approximately 90 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 91V078000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.