NHTSA recall 92V-181 (92V181000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported December 14, 1992 - about 600 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V181000
Also written as: 92V-181
Reported: December 14, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~600
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH SECURES THE MASTER CYLINDER INPUT ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, AND COULD WORK LOOSE.

Why it is dangerous

DISENGAGEMENT OF THE RETAINER CLIP WILL ALLOW FREE PLAYIN THE ATTACHMENT AND CAN ALLOW THE INPUT ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDALCAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE APPLICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE REMOVED AND NEW RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-181 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1993

Jeep Grand Wagoneer - 1993

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