The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-196 (00V196000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 888 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | July 17, 2000 |
| Owners notified | September 25, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,400 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-196 repair free?
Yes. Chrysler dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,400 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.