Recall 99V-231
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 Saturn SC and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-231
- Reported
- August 24, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 5,373 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles were produced with brake pipe attachment nuts that may not be tightened to specifications.
The risk
If the brake pipe nuts are not properly tightened, brake fluid leakage could occur, increasing the brake's stopping distance.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the brake pipe nuts for leakage, verify they are tightened to specifications, and replace the brake pipes if needed.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began august 24, 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 saturn at 1-[removed], prompt 3.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).