Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty brake hose weld, which could cause a brake loss if not fixed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld fails, the brake hose could fatigue and cause your vehicle to lose half of its braking power, making it harder to stop.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this repair is free! The dealership will add a new bracket to your right front brake tube to fix the issue.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.
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