1997 Buick Regal recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 14, 1997. It covers about 4,387 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,387
- reported
- Nov 14, 1997
- owners notified
- Nov 30, 1997
- related complaints
- 11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right front brake pipe can contact the piower steering assembly causing the brake line to wear through.
- Risk
- This condition can result in the loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of half of the vehicle brake system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the brake line and power steering assembly. Assemblies found to be out of position will be repositioned and all assemblies secured to maintain proper clearances. Additionally, those brake lines found to have been damaged will be replaced and properly routed.
Recall number 97V223000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Regal 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 97V223000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Buick Regal hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 97V223000, reported on November 14, 1997, covers about 4,387 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V223000?
Dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the brake line and power steering assembly. Assemblies found to be out of position will be repositioned and all assemblies secured to maintain proper clearances. Additionally, those brake lines found to have been damaged will be replaced and properly routed.
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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