NHTSA recall 99V-238 (99V238000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 27, 1999 - about 988 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V238000
Also written as: 99V-238
Manufacturer number: 99038
Reported: August 27, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~988
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-238 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Lesabre - 2000

Buick Park Avenue - 1999

Oldsmobile Aurora - 1999

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.