NHTSA recall 97V-068 (97V068000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported April 28, 1997 - about 58,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V068000
Also written as: 97V-068
Reported: April 28, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~58,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE ENGINE DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP CAN ALLOW ENGINE OIL INTO THE VACUUM HOSES DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF AN INTERNAL CHECK VALVE. THE OIL CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSE, REDUCING THE VACUUM SUPPLY TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Why it is dangerous

REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADD A VACUUM PUMP CHECK VALVE TO THE VACUUM PUMP. IN ADDITION, THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTED TO THE VACUUM PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A HOSE THAT IS ENGINE OIL RESISTANT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-068 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1995, 1996

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