NHTSA recall 98V-296 (98V296000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 17, 1998 - about 4,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V296000
Also written as: 98V-296
Reported: November 17, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~4,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.

Why it is dangerous

INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO SEE IF THE RETAINER CLIP WAS INSTALLED, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-296 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Expedition - 1999

Lincoln Navigator - 1999

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.