Recall 98V-023
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Jeep Cherokee and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-023
- Reported
- February 10, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 8,900 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The power brake booster vacuum reservoir diaphragm can split or tear.
The risk
This can cause an increase in engine idle speed and a loss of power assist during brake application without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the brake booster date code and any boosters with the suspect manufacturing date range will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began march 25, 1998. 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Cherokee 1998
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998
- Jeep Wrangler 1998