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Safety recall · 91V101000

Service brakes: wheel cylinders Cadillac recall

ALLEN COACHWORKS reported this recall to NHTSA on June 14, 1991. It covers about 205 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V101000
Reported
Jun 14, 1991
Vehicles
205
Area
Brakes

The risk

Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.

The fix

Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.

Contacts

System: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.Vehicle description: rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow forproper braking.

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 Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V101000.
  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
1987 Cadillac Brougham75F
1988 Cadillac Brougham29F
1989 Cadillac Brougham47F
1990 Cadillac Brougham119F
1991 Cadillac Brougham65F

Questions

Is the 91V101000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V101000?

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 91V101000 announced?

ALLEN COACHWORKS reported it to NHTSA on June 14, 1991. 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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