Power assist: hydraulicRecall 88V-106 · Jeep vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 88V-106 covers 1,600 Jeep vehicles for a power assist: hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,6003 models
ReportedJul 1, 1988Owners notified May 5, 1989
Complaints since11Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.

The risk

THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.

SYSTEM: POWER BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.1 LITER TURBO DIESEL ENGINE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 1, 1984 to June 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.