NHTSA recall 99V-239 (99V239000)

power train recall reported August 27, 1999 - about 69 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V239000
Also written as: 99V-239
Manufacturer number: 99056
Reported: August 27, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~69
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.

Why it is dangerous

THIS MAY NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, RESULTING IN UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, ENGINE STALLS, AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-239 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Camaro - 1999

Pontiac Firebird - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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