Vehicle recall 96V123000 · July 2, 1996
1996 Chrysler Sebring
The power brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed on the intake manifold 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 was improperly installed on the intake manifold vacuum nipple.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will fully install the intake manifold vacuum hose to the vacuum nipple on the intake manifold.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; vacuum system. Vehicle description: convertible (jx) model vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in August 1996. 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
- 96V123000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 1996
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 27, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22,500
- 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.
- Chrysler Sebring (1996): 1996
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