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Buick Regal Recall 88V109: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 88V109, reported July 6, 1988, 8,328 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V109GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
TWISTED COMPONENTS COULD ALLOW THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE FENDER LINING/RAIL AREA; OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIALLOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Buick Regal1988