NHTSA Recall 97V218000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V218000; Date: Nov. 24, 1997
Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Chevrolet Blazer; 1998 Chevrolet S10; 1998 GMC Jimmy; 1998 GMC Sonoma; 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 19,716
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during December 1997. 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, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1997
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