Recall 99V-081: 1999 Buick Park Avenue, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Apr 14, 1999, covering about 38 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-081
Report date
Apr 14, 1999
Vehicles affected
38
Owners notified
May 13, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.

The risk

A vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. In addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.

The fix

Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.

Notes

Owner notification began may 13, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V081000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Park Avenue1999All years
Oldsmobile Aurora1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-081?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.

How is recall 99V-081 fixed?

Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.