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  NHTSA Recall 00V159000

NHTSA Campaign Id 00V159000; Date: Jun. 16, 2000

This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. When brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1997 Chevrolet S10 1998 Chevrolet S10

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 306

icon3 Recall Summary:

Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification began July 28, 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. 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: Jul 28, 2000

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