NHTSA Campaign 96V228000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Nov 18, 1996 · 180,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence
CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | NEON | 1995 | 180,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | NEON | 1995 | 180,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V228000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.