NHTSA campaign 98V226000
Reported
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model year 1998
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility vehicles. The rear brake line can contact the left front fender wheel house inner panel just above the chassis frame. A hole could be worn in the brake line allowing a loss of brake fluid.
- Consequence:
- Rear brake effectiveness could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will relocate the brake line positioning clip, inspect the brake line for wear, and if necessary, replace the brake line.
Filed by General Motors, LLC