Vehicle recall 77V188000 · October 25, 1977
Dodge Aspen, Dodge DIPLOMAT and 2 more models
On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. Front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; steel brake tubes.consequences of defect: loss of front wheel braking capability could resultwhich would increase the vehicle stopping distance and could lead to anaccident.note: illumination of the red warning signal on the instrument panel shouldalert driver that brake malfunction has occurred.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V188000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 1977
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- November 28, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,225,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler LeBaron (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
- Dodge Aspen (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
- Dodge DIPLOMAT (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
- Plymouth Volare (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
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