NHTSA recall 00V-180 (00V180000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 10, 2000 - about 160 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V180000
Also written as: 00V-180
Manufacturer number: 885
Reported: July 10, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~160
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-180 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Concorde - 2000

Dodge Intrepid - 2000

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