NHTSA recall 97V-217 (97V217000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 24, 1997 - about 56,701 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V217000
- Also written as
- 97V-217
- Reported
- November 24, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~56,701
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Why it is dangerous
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-217 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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