NHTSA recall 98V-072 (98V072000)

visibility recall reported April 7, 1998 - about 55,154 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V072000
Also written as: 98V-072
Reported: April 7, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~55,154
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM CAN CONTACT A BRAKE LINE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM MODULATOR VALVE. THIS CONTACT CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE LINE CLIP TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE. ALSO THE BRAKE LINES WILL BE INSPECTED TO ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS CONDITION AND WILL REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-072 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Venture - 1997, 1998

Oldsmobile Silhouette - 1997, 1998

Pontiac Trans Sport - 1997, 1998

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.