Recall
Dodge Dakota — 95V199000
NHTSA ID
95V199000
Make
Dodge
Model
Dakota
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1995-10-20
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Units Affected
600
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT CLAMPED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM NIPPLE.
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.
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.