Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The brake tube in your vehicle connects the front and rear brakes, helping prevent wheels from locking up while you're braking. In certain 2004 models, there's a risk of the tube rubbing against the transmission housing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake tube is damaged, you could lose braking force on the left front and right rear wheels, making it harder to stop safely, especially on slippery roads or when driving downhill.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the brake tube with a revised, safer version, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should contact the dealer to schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), 2.4L HIGH OUTPUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE TRANSAXLE HOUSING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND THE TRANSAXLE HOUSING OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO PERFORATION OF THE BRAKE TUBE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE IN THE LEFT FRONT/RIGHT REAR CIRCUIT OF VEHICLE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REVISED BRAKE TUBES. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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