Recall 97V-064
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Buick Park Avenue and 3 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-064
- Reported
- April 28, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 156,910 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.
The risk
This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being during may 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicle 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-[removed] or cadillac at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Buick Park Avenue 1997
- Cadillac Deville 1997
- Cadillac Eldorado 1997
- Cadillac Seville 1997