Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-05-17.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V143000
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
18,754
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-17
Owners notified
2000-06-23
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
Safety risk
THE REAR WHEEL CAN SHIFT, CAUSING REAR STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPINDLE BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 23, 2000. 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 1-800-521-7300 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.