Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 88V-109 · 1988 Buick Regal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-109 covers 8,328 1988 Buick Regal for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIALLOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSPECT LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1988 to February 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.