Vehicle recall 83V060000 · June 6, 1983
Dodge 400, Dodge 600 and 3 more models
Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 6, 1983
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 26, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,785
- 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 New Yorker (1983): 1983
- Dodge 400 (1983): 1983
- Dodge 600 (1983): 1983
- Dodge ARIES (1983): 1983
- Plymouth Reliant (1983): 1983
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