NHTSA recall 96V-122 (96V122000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 1, 1996 - about 3,591 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V122000
Also written as: 96V-122
Reported: July 1, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~3,591
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRESENT IN A SITUATION WHERE STOPPING DISTANCES WERE SMALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BOOSTER INSTALLATION. BOOSTERS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PROPERLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-122 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Lumina - 1996

Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1996

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