NHTSA recall 00V-159 (00V159000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 16, 2000 - about 306 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V159000
Also written as: 00V-159
Manufacturer number: 00050
Reported: June 16, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~306
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS. A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL-FIRED HEATER FILL PIPE GROUND STRAP CONTACTS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PIPE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD WEAR OFF THE CORROSION PROTECTION ON THE BRAKE PIPE, LEADING TO PREMATURE CORROSION AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF BRAKE PIPE INTEGRITY. WHEN BRAKE PIPE INTEGRITY IS LOST, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE GROUND STRAP ATTACHMENT, INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-159 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet S10 - 1997, 1998

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