Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
99V081000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1999 to 03/31/1999V (Vehicle)3805/13/1999MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/14/199904/20/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryA vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. in addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
NotesOwner notification began may 13, 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 pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
99V238000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1999 to 07/31/1999V (Vehicle)98810/08/1999MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/27/199908/30/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
Consequence SummaryIf these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
NotesGm recall no. 99038.owner notification began october 8, 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 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
9911205/18/1999606698Campaign parts bulletin regarding an incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle. *tt08/31/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
12/12/199950000112/01/1999
 While braking a vibration was felt in the brake pedal and steering wheel. the dealer turned the rotors and the problem subsided for a while. the vibration returned after about 5000 miles. the vehicle was returned to the dealer who stated that the rotors were warped. the consumer learned of a recall 99v-081 related to incorrect brake rotors and believes his vehicle should be included in the recall. *ak *nlm