NHTSA recall 98V-023 (98V023000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported February 10, 1998 - about 8,900 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V023000
Also written as: 98V-023
Reported: February 10, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~8,900
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR DIAPHRAGM CAN SPLIT OR TEAR.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE BOOSTER DATE CODE AND ANY BOOSTERS WITH THE SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DATE RANGE WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-023 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Jeep Cherokee - 1998

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1998

Jeep Wrangler - 1998

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.