Make : CHRYSLER | Model : SEBRING | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950801 - 19960501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V123000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960827 | Date Received by ODI: 19960702 | Date Added to Database: 19960708 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 22500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM NIPPLE. |
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Consequence:
A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL FULLY INSTALL THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM HOSE TO THE VACUUM NIPPLE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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