SHELBY DAKOTA 1996: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
| Make : SHELBY | Model : DAKOTA | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-09-01 - 1995-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V199000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-11-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-10-20 | Date Added to Database: 1995-11-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 600 | ||
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Summary:
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT CLAMPED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM NIPPLE. |
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Consequence:
A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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