NHTSA recall 97V-146 (97V146001)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 11, 1997 - about 146,167 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V146001
Also written as: 97V-146
Reported: September 11, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~146,167
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L ENGINES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE OIL PAN CAUSING THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.

Why it is dangerous

BRAKE FLUID LOSS CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND THE BRAKE LINE. IF THE CLEARANCE IS 6MM OR LESS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRAKE LINE CLIP AND IF THERE WAS CONTACT BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND BRAKE LINE, THE FRONT BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-146 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet S10 - 1996, 1997

GMC Sonoma - 1996, 1997

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