Vehicle recall 85V053000 · May 1, 1985
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Mini Ram Van and 1 more model
Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. This may cause the proportioning valve to fail. Consequence of defect: proportioning valve malfunction results in increased stopping distances during hard braking with a light load and may cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Clear proportioning valve of stones and install a protective cover to prevent stones from entering.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: mini vans.system: rear brakes proportioning valve.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V053000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1985
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 264,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Caravan (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
- Dodge Mini Ram Van (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
- Plymouth Voyager (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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