NHTSA recall 99V-231 (99V231000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 24, 1999 - about 5,373 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V231000
Also written as: 99V-231
Manufacturer number: 99053/00-C-05
Reported: August 24, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~5,373
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PIPE ATTACHMENT NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE BRAKE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS FOR LEAKAGE, VERIFY THEY ARE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPES IF NEEDED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-231 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Saturn SC - 2000

Saturn SL - 2000

Saturn SW - 2000

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.