Vehicle recall 95V199000 · October 20, 1995
1996 Dodge Dakota
The power brake booster vacuum hose could be improperly installed and not clamped to the brake booster vacuum nipple.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; vacuum system.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 2.5L engine.note: 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 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V199000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 1995
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- November 29, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Dakota (1996): 1996
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