NHTSA recall 00V-143 (00V143000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 17, 2000 - about 18,754 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 00V143000
- Also written as
- 00V-143
- Manufacturer number
- 00047
- Reported
- May 17, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,754
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
Why it is dangerous
THE REAR WHEEL CAN SHIFT, CAUSING REAR STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPINDLE BOLTS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-143 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.