NHTSA recall 91V-167 (91V167000)

parking brake recall reported September 23, 1991 - about 20,765 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V167000
Also written as: 91V-167
Reported: September 23, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~20,765
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Why it is dangerous

DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-167 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Buick Lesabre - 1992

Buick Park Avenue - 1991

Oldsmobile 88 - 1991

Oldsmobile 98 - 1991

Pontiac Bonneville - 1992

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.