Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 74V-128 · 1974 Buick Estate
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-128 covers 7,380 1974 Buick Estate for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-5.STATION WAGON.POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR BRAKE PIPEWAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHILE INSTALLING A REAR AXLE PINION ANGLE CHECKINGFIXTURE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, AND WHEN DRIVING CAUSES "BOTTOMING" THEBRAKE PIPE MAY FLEX UP AND DOWN UNTIL IT BREAKS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKEFLUID AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKING ACTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RELOCATINGBRAKE PIPE WHERE NECESSARY).
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