2004-2005 Cadillac XLR and Chevrolet Corvette recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 3, 2004. It covers about 5,225 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,225
reported: Nov 3, 2004
owners notified: Jan 18, 2005
related complaints: 68

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. The brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil.
Risk: If the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. If enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear brakes. The operator of the vehicle will experience limited braking which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. If incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. They will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. Also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2239 or chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.

Recall number 04V525000

Affected vehicles

Cadillac XLR 2004-2005 2004 2005
Chevrolet Corvette 2005 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 68 complaints about brakes problems.

2004 Cadillac XLR 2005 Cadillac XLR 2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Questions about recall 04V525000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Cadillac XLR and Chevrolet Corvette hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 04V525000, reported on November 3, 2004, covers about 5,225 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V525000?

Dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. If incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. They will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. Also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2239 or chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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