Vehicle recall 79V204000 · September 11, 1979
Dodge Aspen, Dodge DIPLOMAT and 2 more models
The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles.
- Remedy
- Special brake hose restraining straps will be installed on each involved vehicle to relocate both front hoses and ensure that adequate hose to tire clearance is maintained.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake hoses.consequences of defect: abrasion resulting from such interference could causehose failure, loss of front braking capability and an accident.note: the instrument panel light provides warning of partial brake failure.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V204000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 1979
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 6, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,617
- 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 (1980): 1980
- Dodge Aspen (1980): 1980
- Dodge DIPLOMAT (1980): 1980
- Plymouth Volare (1980): 1980
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