NHTSA recall 00V-196 (00V196000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 17, 2000 - about 3,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V196000
Also written as: 00V-196
Manufacturer number: 888
Reported: July 17, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~3,400
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.

Why it is dangerous

SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-196 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chrysler Cirrus - 2000

Dodge Stratus - 2000

Plymouth Breeze - 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.