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Safety recall · 91V167000

Parking brake: mechanical Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 23, 1991. It covers about 20,765 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
91V167000
Reported
Sep 23, 1991
Vehicles
20,765
Area
Brakes

The problem

When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.

The risk

Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.

The fix

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: brakes; fmvss 105.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V167000.
  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
1992 Buick Lesabre1922F
1991 Buick Park Avenue01A
1991 Oldsmobile 88172F
1991 Oldsmobile 98502F
1992 Pontiac Bonneville1183F

Questions

Is the 91V167000 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 91V167000?

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 91V167000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 23, 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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