According to a notification posted on the official website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the glitch affects models sold in or registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
"When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become locked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation," it is mentioned in the advisory.
Driving with a malfunction in the brake system is by far one of the most dangerous glitches that can occur and can have extremely serious consequences for both the passengers and the car.
"This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur," it is the official explanation provided by the NHTSA.
The institute says the recall is expected to begin on or before October 23. Obviously, all operations will be conducted free of charge. "Dealers will modify the brake vacuum line free of charge. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame," NHTSA explained.
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