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Recall 98V-072

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 to 1998 Chevrolet Venture and 2 other models: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, linkages).

At a glance

Campaign number
98V-072
Reported
April 7, 1998
Vehicles affected
55,154 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.

The fix

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 from the manufacturer

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-[removed], pontiac at 1-[removed], or oldsmobile at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles