NHTSA recall 97V-223 (97V223000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 14, 1997 - about 4,387 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V223000
Also written as: 97V-223
Reported: November 14, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~4,387
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PIPE CAN CONTACT THE PIOWER STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF OF THE VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY. ASSEMBLIES FOUND TO BE OUT OF POSITION WILL BE REPOSITIONED AND ALL ASSEMBLIES SECURED TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCES. ADDITIONALLY, THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED 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 97V-223 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Buick Regal - 1997

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