1999 BUICK REGAL RECALL - #99V170000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 BUICK REGAL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1998 - 4/20/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/13/1999 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/25/1999 |
| # Affected |
168,559 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CABLE FROM THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BODY RAIL. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 25, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 BUICK REGAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1999 BUICK REGAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1999 BUICK REGAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1999 BUICK REGAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1999 BUICK REGAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1999 BUICK REGAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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