Make : JEEP | Model : CHEROKEE | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19971025 - 19971110 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V023000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980325 | Date Received by ODI: 19980210 | Date Added to Database: 19980210 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8900 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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