Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 69V-038 · Pontiac vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 69V-038 covers 830,000 Pontiac vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1969.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected830,0005 models
ReportedApr 8, 1969Owners notified Apr 2, 1969
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 69V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY THAT ORIGINALLY INSTALLED FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY, UNDER EX- TENSIVEUSAGE AND CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, FATIGUE.IF THIS OCCURS, A SUDDEN HEAVYBRAKE APPLICATION MIGHT CAUSE BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OFHYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACING FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSES.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.