NHTSA recall 99V-081 (99V081000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported April 14, 1999 - about 38 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V081000
Also written as: 99V-081
Manufacturer number: 99020
Reported: April 14, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~38
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Why it is dangerous

A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION CAN PULL TO ONE SIDE DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE INCREASED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT BRAKE PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT ROTORS, CALIPER ASSEMBLIES, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-081 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Park Avenue - 1999

Oldsmobile Aurora - 1999

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