Vehicle recall 99V244000 · September 15, 1999
Plymouth Breeze, Chrysler Cirrus and 1 more model
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
- Consequence
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. 843. If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip.
- Notes
- Owner notification began November 22, 1999.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 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V244000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 1999
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 843
- Owner notification
- November 22, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 366,508
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Cirrus (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Dodge Stratus (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Plymouth Breeze (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
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