Vehicle recall 96V074000 · May 2, 1996
Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and 1 more model
Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
- Consequence
- If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
- Notes
- Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V074000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 1996
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 8, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 90,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Cirrus (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Dodge Stratus (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Plymouth Breeze (1996): 1996
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