Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 66V-020 · Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 66V-020 covers 16,008 Chevrolet vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 1966.
Source: NHTSA recall 66V020002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT BRAKE HOSES WERE TWISTED DURING INSTALLATION, ALLOWING POSSIBLE CONTACT WITH WHEEL RIM OR CROSS MEMBER EDGE DURING EXTREME RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS.REPEATED CONTACT WITH WHEEL RIM COULD WEAR THROUGH HOSE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION ON FRONT WHEELS.REAR BRAKES IN DUAL SYSTEM WOULD STILL FUNCTION.(INSPECT AND RELOCATE OR REPLACE HOSES AS NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.