DODGE DAKOTA 1996: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V199000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-11-29 | 1995-10-20 | 1995-11-01 |
Production Dates: 1995-09-01 - 1995-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 600
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT CLAMPED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM NIPPLE.
A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO INSURE THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION IS FULLY SEATED AND CLAMPED TO THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE NIPPLE AT THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; POWER ASSIST; VACUUM SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE.NOTE: 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 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
