NHTSA recall 97V-064 (97V064000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported April 28, 1997 - about 156,910 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V064000
Also written as: 97V-064
Reported: April 28, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~156,910
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-064 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Buick Park Avenue - 1997

Cadillac Deville - 1997

Cadillac Eldorado - 1997

Cadillac Seville - 1997

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.