NHTSA Recall 97V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V217000; Date: Nov. 24, 1997
Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Buick Roadmaster; 1992 Chevrolet Caprice; 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 56,701
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (abs) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the abs modulator.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during January 1998. 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 Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 15, 1998
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