Power assist: vacuumRecall 75V-086 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 75V-086 covers 33,500 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a power assist: vacuum problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 187.POSSIBILITY THAT THE TANDEM POWER BRAKE BOOSTERINSTALLED MAY EXPERIENCE DIAPHRAGM FAILURE, RESULTING FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURETO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DIAPHRAGM CANBECOME BRITTLE AND MAY CAUSE A VACUUM LEAK FAILURE, RESULTING IN REDUCEDBOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS.(CORRECT BY INSEPCTING AND INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD TOINSULATE THE BOOSTER FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.