NHTSA Campaign 96V123000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jul 2, 1996 · 22,500 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM NIPPLE.
Consequence
A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FULLY INSTALL THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM HOSE TO THE VACUUM NIPPLE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | SEBRING | 1996 | 22,500 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V123000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.