NHTSA Recall # | 14606 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 96V069000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | LUMINA |
Model Year | 1996 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 22/04/96 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/04/95 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/10/95 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/04/96 |
Report created | 22/04/96 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 43213 |
Defect summary | The left front brake line can contact the transaxle mounting bracket or attachment bolt. |
Consequence summary | This condition can cause the brake line to wear through, resulting in loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of one-half of the vehicle's brake system, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper brake line clearance and reposition those brake lines found to have less than minimal clearance. Additionally, those brake lines found to have an indentation caused by the contact will be replaced and properly routed. |
Recall notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |