Recall 96V-122
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-122
- Reported
- July 1, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 3,591 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
These vehicles were assembled with one of the four brake booster tabs not properly located in the front of dash reinforcement assembly.
The risk
If this condition were present in a situation where stopping distances were small, a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for proper booster installation. Boosters found to be improperly located will be removed and reinstalled properly.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; booster. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in july 1996. Note: 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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Lumina 1996
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1996