NHTSA Recall 00V196000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,400 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chrysler Cirrus.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V196000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 888 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | July 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Notes
Owner notification began september 25, 2000. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V196000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.