1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT RECALL - #98V072000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM CAN CONTACT A BRAKE LINE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM MODULATOR VALVE. THIS CONTACT CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1997 - 10/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
4/9/1998 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/24/1998 |
| # Affected |
55,154 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM CAN CONTACT A BRAKE LINE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM MODULATOR VALVE. THIS CONTACT CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. |
| Consequences |
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE LINE CLIP TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE. ALSO THE BRAKE LINES WILL BE INSPECTED TO ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS CONDITION AND WILL REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 1998. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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