NHTSA Recall 74V128000
NHTSA Campaign Id 74V128000; Date: Aug. 13, 1974
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Buick Estate
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 7,380
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Buick campaign no 74-c-5. Station wagon. Possibility that the rear brake pipewas improperly positioned while installing a rear axle pinion angle checkingfixture. If this condition exists, and when driving causes "bottoming" thebrake pipe may flex up and down until it breaks, resulting in loss of brakefluid and loss of rear braking action. (correct by inspecting and relocatingbrake pipe where necessary).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 19, 1974
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