SHELBY DAKOTA 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| Make : SHELBY | Model : DAKOTA | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-07-15 - 1997-08-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V170000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-11-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-10-07 | Date Added to Database: 1997-10-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7500 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS "2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY". THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM "ABS" SENSOR WIRE MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD. |
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Consequence:
PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PROLONGED ABS SENSOR WIRE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TRIM THE FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS AND THE BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED. IF EVIDENCE OF ABRASION IS FOUND ON ANY HOSE OR ABS WIRE, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1997.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 1-800-424-9393. |
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