2000 Saturn SC, Saturn SL and others recall: foundation components
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 24, 1999. It covers about 5,373 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,373
- reported
- Aug 24, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 24, 1999
- related complaints
- 17
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles were produced with brake pipe attachment nuts that may not be tightened to specifications.
- Risk
- If the brake pipe nuts are not properly tightened, brake fluid leakage could occur, increasing the brake's stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake pipe nuts for leakage, verify they are tightened to specifications, and replace the brake pipes if needed.
Recall number 99V231000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 99V231000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Saturn SC, Saturn SL and others foundation components?
Yes. Recall 99V231000, reported on August 24, 1999, covers about 5,373 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V231000?
Dealers will inspect the brake pipe nuts for leakage, verify they are tightened to specifications, and replace the brake pipes if needed.
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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