NHTSA Recall 79V121000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V121000; Date: May. 22, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Oldsmobile 88; 1979 Oldsmobile 98
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 134
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses". These vehicles were manufactured with gasoline fuel hoses in place of the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and carbon canister in the power brake vacuum line. Should this hose rupture, it would result in a loss of power assist to the brake system. This would increase the distance required to stop the vehicle.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the incorrect hose with the correct vacuum hose.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; hose. Consequences of defect: a partial loss of braking capability may result in aloss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 1979
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