Recall 99V-170
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 Buick Century and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-170
- Reported
- July 9, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 168,559 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
The risk
This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began august 25, 1999. 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 buick 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
- Buick Century 1999
- Buick Regal 1999