1995-1996 Dodge Ram recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on April 28, 1997. It covers about 58,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 58,000
- reported
- Apr 28, 1997
- owners notified
- May 19, 1997
- related complaints
- 322
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The engine driven vacuum pump can allow engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil can cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster.
- Risk
- Reduced power brake assist can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a vacuum pump check valve to the vacuum pump. In addition, the vacuum hose connected to the vacuum pump will be replaced with a hose that is engine oil resistant.
Recall number 97V068000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 322 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 97V068000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Dodge Ram hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 97V068000, reported on April 28, 1997, covers about 58,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V068000?
Dealers will add a vacuum pump check valve to the vacuum pump. In addition, the vacuum hose connected to the vacuum pump will be replaced with a hose that is engine oil resistant.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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