Recall 97V-218
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer and 4 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-218
- Reported
- November 24, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 19,716 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
The risk
Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during december 1997. 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], oldsmobile at 1-[removed], or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Blazer 1998
- Chevrolet S10 1998
- GMC Jimmy 1998
- GMC Sonoma 1998
- Oldsmobile Bravada 1998