NHTSA recall 96V-069 (96V069000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported April 19, 1996 - about 43,213 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V069000
Also written as: 96V-069
Reported: April 19, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~43,213
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET OR ATTACHMENT BOLT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE LESS THAN MINIMAL CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE AN INDENTATION CAUSED BY THE CONTACT WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY ROUTED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-069 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Regal - 1996

Chevrolet Lumina - 1996

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