Vehicle recall 84V117000 · September 24, 1984
Dodge Ramcharger and W-Series
The front brake hose, which is routed from the body brake tubing to the front axle connector, may have been twisted when installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front brake hose, which is routed from the body brake tubing to the front axle connector, may have been twisted when installed. If the hose is twisted, it may become looped or coiled upon itself resulting in abrasive contact during normal operation.
- Remedy
- The front brake hose on each vehicle involved will be inspected for proper routing and, if necessary, rerouted to prevent any abrasive contact.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 4 wheel drive.system: service brakes; front brake hose.consequences of defect: this condition may eventually result in hose failure.reduced braking capability will result and may lead to an accident,particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 1984
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 4, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 682
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › 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.
- Dodge Ramcharger (1985): 1985
- Dodge W-Series (1985): 1985
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