Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106, “Brake Hoses”. These Vehicles Were Manufactured With Gasoline Fuel Hoses In Place Of The VacuUM Hose Between The Intake Manifold And Carbon Canister In The Power Brake VacuUM Line. Should This Hose Rupture, It Would Result In A Loss Of Power Assist To The Brake System. This Would Increase The Distance Required To Stop The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
98
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V121000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Incorrect Hose With The Correct VacuUM Hose.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19790201
End Of Manufacture
19790201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
134
Date Owners Notified
19790627
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19790522
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
106