The 1991 Dodge Stealth has 7 recalls, the most serious being brake hoses that can crack during sharp turns with full suspension travel, leaking fluid, reducing braking effectiveness, and raising the risk of a crash.
The brake hose issue affects both ABS and non-ABS vehicles, with the left front hose at risk on all trims and the right front potentially affected as well. When fluid leaks, the brake warning light will come on and stopping distance increases. Separately, the all-wheel drive transfer case can leak oil, and as oil drops too low, internal bearings can fail and lock up the drivetrain without warning at highway speed, causing sudden loss of vehicle control. This transfer case defect is specific to RT Turbo models. There is also a compliance issue with the evaporative emissions canister, which is defective and does not meet Canadian emissions standards, though this does not present a direct safety risk to the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case. Low oil levels may damage bearings and cause the drivetrain to lock up, raising crash risk.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the transfer case and repair it as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The all-wheel drive transfer case may develop leaks that allow oil to escape.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transfer case for leaks, change the oil if none are found, or reseal or replace the case if leaks are present.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On vehicles with anti-lock brakes, the left front brake hose may crack when the steering is fully turned and suspension is fully compressed, causing brake fluid to leak, reduced braking power, and a brake warning light.
What the fix does
Both front brake hoses will be replaced with more durable hoses.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under extreme steering and suspension movement, the front brake hoses can crack, causing brake fluid to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front brake hoses with reinforced hose assemblies.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The evaporative emission canisters are defective and do not meet federal emissions standards. These canisters cannot properly contain fuel vapors as required.
What the fix does
The defective canister will be replaced with an upgraded canister that has greater volume and capacity to properly contain fuel vapors.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transfer case may leak oil. Excessive oil loss can cause bearings to fail, which could lock up the transfer case and cause loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
The transfer case will be inspected. If needed, an improved seal will be installed or the entire transfer case will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case. Low oil levels may damage and fail the bearings inside.
What the fix does
Install a C-ring on the transfer case to stop the leak, or replace the transfer case entirely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
