NHTSA Recall 00V005000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V005000; Date: Jan. 11, 2000
A brake fluid leak cab cause a reduction in brake line pressure and resulting in longer-than-normal stopping distances.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Am General Hummer; 2000 Am General Hummer
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 980
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: a potential chafing condition occurs between the flexible brake lines which connect the master cylinder to the abs modulator. This condition can lead to one or both of the brake lines developing a brake fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the master cylinder to abs modulator lines.
Recall Notes:
Am general recall no. Amg-r0001. Owner notification is expected to begin during February 2000. 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 am general at 1-734-523-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 24, 2000
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