General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #98V072000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V072000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 55,154 affected units, GM/WINDSHIELD WIPERS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V072000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1998-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/windshield wipers

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 55,154

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9kfe-w2em_v4rs

NHTSA ID: 98V072000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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