1992 Buick Roadmaster, Chevrolet Caprice and others recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 24, 1997. It covers about 56,701 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 56,701
- reported
- Nov 24, 1997
- owners notified
- Jan 15, 1998
- related complaints
- 61
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
Recall number 97V217000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Roadmaster 1992 1992
- Chevrolet Caprice 1992 1992
- Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1992 1992
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about brakes problems.
1992 Buick Roadmaster1992 Chevrolet Caprice1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Questions about recall 97V217000
Is there a recall on the 1992 Buick Roadmaster, Chevrolet Caprice and others antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?
Yes. Recall 97V217000, reported on November 24, 1997, covers about 56,701 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V217000?
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
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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