Recall 98V-226
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1998 Chevrolet C10706 and 3 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-226
- Reported
- September 21, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 13,684 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility vehicles. The rear brake line can contact the left front fender wheel house inner panel just above the chassis frame. A hole could be worn in the brake line allowing a loss of brake fluid.
The risk
Rear brake effectiveness could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the brake line positioning clip, inspect the brake line for wear, and if necessary, replace the brake line.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during october 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/geo 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
- Chevrolet C10706 1998
- Chevrolet C10753 1998
- GMC C10706 1998
- GMC C10753 1998