NHTSA Recall 98V005000: Rotor (service brakes)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 293,369 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Dodge Monaco.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V005000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › ROTOR |
| Report received | January 12, 1998 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
Safety risk
The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Notes
Owner notification began march 9, 1998.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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 98V005000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Monaco | 1990, 1991 |
| Eagle Premier | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 1990, 1991 |
| Jeep Comanche | 1990, 1991 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1993 |
| Jeep Wagoneer | 1990, 1991 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 1990, 1991 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.