Known Recalls

Model year record

1990 Chrysler Imperial

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 133 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V099000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
321,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-13
Owners notified
1996-09-03

Defect description

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V191000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
80,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-01
Owners notified
1992-01-10

Defect description

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Safety risk

FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6587,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic988,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module566,446 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light4154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system386,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Interior lighting2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Service brakes2110,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock289,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum2—
Unknown or other2—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel155,866 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail179,521 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1104,048 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light167,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings187,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags187,500 mi
Tires: bead1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.