1999 Buick Century and Buick Regal recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 9, 1999. It covers about 168,559 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 168,559
- reported
- Jul 9, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 25, 1999
- related complaints
- 54
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
- Risk
- This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
Recall number 99V170000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Century 1999 1999
- Buick Regal 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 54 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 99V170000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Buick Century and Buick Regal antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?
Yes. Recall 99V170000, reported on July 9, 1999, covers about 168,559 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V170000?
Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
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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