NHTSA Campaign #88V109000
1988 Buick Regal Recall
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Issued June 7, 1988 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1988
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Vehicles affected
- 8,328
- Report received
- June 7, 1988
Summary
TWISTED COMPONENTS COULD ALLOW THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE FENDER LINING/RAIL AREA; OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIALLOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.