General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V218000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 19,716 affected units, GM/BRAKE HOSE FRACTURE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V218000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-11-24T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/brake hose fracture

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 19,716

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-727k~7pyp_qhvp

NHTSA ID: 97V218000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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