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1998 Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet S10 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 24, 1997. It covers about 19,716 vehicles.

vehicles affected
19,716
reported
Nov 24, 1997
owners notified
Dec 15, 1997
related complaints
201

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

What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
Risk
Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

Recall number 97V218000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 201 complaints about brakes problems.

1998 Chevrolet Blazer1998 Chevrolet S101998 GMC Jimmy1998 GMC Sonoma1998 Oldsmobile Bravada

Questions about recall 97V218000

Is there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet S10 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 97V218000, reported on November 24, 1997, covers about 19,716 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V218000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

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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