NHTSA recall 99V-237 (99V237000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 26, 1999 - about 11,583 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V237000
- Also written as
- 99V-237
- Manufacturer number
- D380
- Reported
- August 26, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,583
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CONTACTS OF THE RELAY, WHICH OPERATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PUMP, CAN STICK AND REMAIN CLOSED WHEN COMMANDED TO OPEN BY THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND AN AUDIBLE ALARM WILL SOUND.
Why it is dangerous
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING WILL STOP AND THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT BRAKING FOR LESS THAN A SECOND.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS RELAY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-237 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.