NHTSA recall 97V217000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V217000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1997-11-24 |
| Owners notified | 1998-01-15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Units potentially affected | 56701 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
What can happen
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1998. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER | Built 1991-08-01 to 1992-07-31. |
|---|---|
| 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | Built 1991-08-01 to 1992-07-31. |
| 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER | Built 1991-08-01 to 1992-07-31. |
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