NHTSA Recall 98V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V023000; Date: Feb. 10, 1998
This can cause an increase in engine idle speed and a loss of power assist during brake application without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Jeep Cherokee; 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1998 Jeep Wrangler
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 8,900
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The power brake booster vacuum reservoir diaphragm can split or tear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the brake booster date code and any boosters with the suspect manufacturing date range will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 25, 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1998
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