NHTSA recall 96V-123 (96V123000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 2, 1996 - about 22,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V123000
Also written as: 96V-123
Reported: July 2, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~22,500
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM NIPPLE.

Why it is dangerous

A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL FULLY INSTALL THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM HOSE TO THE VACUUM NIPPLE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-123 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chrysler Sebring - 1996

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