NHTSA Recall 99V244000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 366,508 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chrysler Cirrus.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V244000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 843 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | September 15, 1999 |
| Owner notification | November 22, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
Safety risk
Daimlerchrysler recall no. 843. If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip.
Notes
Owner notification began november 22, 1999.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 99V244000
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.