NHTSA recall 95V-199 (95V199000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 20, 1995 - about 600 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V199000
Also written as: 95V-199
Reported: October 20, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~600
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT CLAMPED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM NIPPLE.

Why it is dangerous

A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO INSURE THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION IS FULLY SEATED AND CLAMPED TO THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE NIPPLE AT THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-199 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Dakota - 1996

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