General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V146001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V146001 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 146,167 affected units, GM/BRAKE LINE CONTACTS OIL PAN, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. the front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. if the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V146001

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-09-11T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/brake line contacts oil pan

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 146,167

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. the front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.

Consequence Summary: Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. if the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-fa7m-gn2b.mbhv

NHTSA ID: 97V146001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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