Large Recall NHTSA · 95V172000 Reported September 12, 1995

Emergency parking brake:mechanical:release mechani

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Parking Brake · 135,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
95V172000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
135,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 12, 1995

Defect Summary

The parking brake handle release button can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.

Safety Consequence

The parking brake may not hold causing the vehicle to roll inadvertently.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 95V172000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 95V172000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 95V172000?

NHTSA recall 95V172000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on September 12, 1995. It addresses: Emergency parking brake:mechanical:release mechani. The recall affects approximately 135,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 95V172000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.