NHTSA recall 99V-123 (99V123000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 18, 1999 - about 15,681 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V123000
Also written as: 99V-123
Manufacturer number: 99S16
Reported: May 18, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~15,681
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE TO THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) CONNECTION COULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE LINE TO LEAK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLARE NUT ON THE BRAKE LINE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-123 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Explorer - 1999

Mercury Mountaineer - 1999

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

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