Recall 99V231000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Defect in 2000-2000 SATURN SL
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,373 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V231000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,373 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE BRAKE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS FOR LEAKAGE, VERIFY THEY ARE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPES IF NEEDED.
Related Recalls for SATURN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V061000 | 2007 SATURN SKY | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 91,007 | |
| 16V063000 | 2009 SATURN ASTRA | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 113,716 | |
| 15V415000 | 2010 SATURN OUTLOOK | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 691,144 | |
| 14V490000 | 2004 SATURN VUE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 202,155 | |
| 14E044000 | 2007 SATURN AURA | STEERING | 7,304 | |
| 14V252000 | 2010 SATURN AURA | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2,440,524 | |
| 14V153000 | 2004 SATURN ION | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1,373,177 | |
| 14V266000 | 2009 SATURN OUTLOOK | SEAT BELTS | 1,339,355 | |
| 14V224000 | 2007 SATURN AURA | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 1,131,113 | |
| 14V118000 | 2008 SATURN OUTLOOK | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1,176,407 |