The 1990 Dodge Monaco has 5 recalls, with the most serious being a steering shaft that can separate at its coupling and cause complete loss of steering control.
Two recalls affect the brake hydraulic system: the rear brake tube can be damaged by contact with the fuel tank heat shield when the suspension compresses fully, and the front brake hose can develop fatigue cracks from excessive flexing. Either failure can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce stopping ability. There is also a heater core concern where a cracked end cap can allow hot engine coolant to spray into the footwell and burn the driver's feet. The fifth recall involves the automatic shoulder belt system, which can malfunction and stop moving into position, leaving the driver or front passenger without a passive restraint in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic shoulder belt system may malfunction and stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the track and drive assembly in automatic shoulder belt systems that are not working.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The end cap that connects the heat exchanger core to the engine cooling system may rupture, causing hot coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.
What the fix does
A temperature-controlled bypass valve will be installed to regulate coolant flow through the heater core.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear brake fluid tube can touch the fuel tank heat shield when the suspension compresses fully, damaging the tube and causing brake fluid to leak.
What the fix does
The heat shield will be modified to prevent it from contacting the brake tube.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake hose routing can cause excessive flexing, leading to fatigue cracks in the outer hose cover.
What the fix does
Replace front brake hoses with redesigned hoses that have modified routing to prevent excessive flexing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lower intermediate steering shaft can separate at its rubber coupling, potentially causing loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Replace the intermediate steering shaft with one that has a restrained coupling to prevent separation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
