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Safety recall · 89V056000

Service brakes: antilock Buick, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 5, 1989. It covers about 10,535 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V056000
Reported
Apr 5, 1989
Vehicles
10,535
Area
Brakes

The problem

Left front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket.

The risk

Brake line could wear through causing loss of brakefluid and partial loss of braking capability; this could result in a vehiclecrash.

The fix

REPLACE LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: left front brake pipe/cruise control.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3800 v6 engines andanti-lock brakes.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V056000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1989 Buick Reatta112D
1989 Buick Riviera93D
1989 Oldsmobile Toronado23D

Questions

Is the 89V056000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V056000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V056000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 5, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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