NHTSA recall 01V154000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Dodge Neon and 1 more
Reported May 8, 2001353,000 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 983Built Jul 26, 1999 – Mar 21, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. in the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
The risk
This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. owner notification began july 2, 2001. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.