Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 3,758
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2000-08-08
- Owners notified
- 2000-09-22
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER, 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A KINKED BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
Safety risk
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.