1991-1992 Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue and others recall: mechanical
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 23, 1991. It covers about 20,765 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,765
- reported
- Sep 23, 1991
- owners notified
- Oct 8, 1991
- related complaints
- 204
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- What is wrong
- When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
- Risk
- Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Recall number 91V167000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Lesabre 1992 1992
- Buick Park Avenue 1991 1991
- Oldsmobile 88 1991 1991
- Oldsmobile 98 1991 1991
- Pontiac Bonneville 1992 1992
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 204 complaints about brakes problems.
1992 Buick Lesabre1991 Buick Park Avenue1991 Oldsmobile 881991 Oldsmobile 981992 Pontiac Bonneville
Questions about recall 91V167000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue and others mechanical?
Yes. Recall 91V167000, reported on September 23, 1991, covers about 20,765 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V167000?
Replace parking brake lever assembly.
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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