2000 SATURN SW RECALL - #99V231000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 SATURN SW |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1999 - 8/2/1999 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/1999 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/24/1999 |
| # Affected |
5,373 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE BRAKE'S STOPPING DISTANCE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS FOR LEAKAGE, VERIFY THEY ARE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPES IF NEEDED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 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 SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT 3.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 SATURN SW Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2000 SATURN SW Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
2000 SATURN SW Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2000 SATURN SW Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 SATURN SW Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2000 SATURN SW Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
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