NHTSA recall 94V-211 (94V211000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 26, 1994 - about 70,676 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V211000
Also written as: 94V-211
Reported: October 26, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~70,676
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM.

Why it is dangerous

A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF ONE HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-211 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1993, 1994

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