NHTSA Recall 98V072000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V072000; Date: Apr. 7, 1998
Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet Venture; 1998 Chevrolet Venture; 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport; 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 55,154
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger Mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during April 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. 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: Apr 24, 1998
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