NHTSA recall 00V-198 (00V198000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 17, 2000 - about 437,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V198000
Also written as: 00V-198
Manufacturer number: 891
Reported: July 17, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~437,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.

Why it is dangerous

A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR. WORN BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE REAR VENT HOSE WILL BE SHORTENED BY 3 INCHES AND A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ASSURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE VENT LINE AND BRAKE HOSE IS MAINTAINED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-198 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Dakota - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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

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