CHAMPION WRANGLER 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-10-25 - 1997-11-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V023000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-03-25 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-02-10 | Date Added to Database: 1998-02-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8900 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR DIAPHRAGM CAN SPLIT OR TEAR. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE BOOSTER DATE CODE AND ANY BOOSTERS WITH THE SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DATE RANGE WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 25, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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