NHTSA Recall 95V199000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V199000; Date: Oct. 20, 1995
A disconnected vacuum hose can cause an increase in engine idle speed and loss of brake power assist during brake application without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Dodge Dakota
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 600
Recall Summary:
The power brake booster vacuum hose could be improperly installed and not clamped to the brake booster vacuum nipple.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the brake booster vacuum hose connection is fully seated and clamped to the vacuum check valve nipple at the brake booster.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; vacuum system. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 2. 5l engine. Note: 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 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 29, 1995
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