Recall 99V231000: 2000 Saturn SL and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 24, 1999

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

5,373vehicles

Model years

2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles were produced with brake pipe attachment nuts that may not be tightened to specifications.

Possible consequence

If the brake pipe nuts are not properly tightened, brake fluid leakage could occur, increasing the brake's stopping distance.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake pipe nuts for leakage, verify they are tightened to specifications, and replace the brake pipes if needed.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Saturn SC7 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SL148 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SW15 complaints