Conventional: mechanicalRecall 91V-167 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-167 covers 20,765 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a conventional: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.
The risk
DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
The fix
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; FMVSS 105.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 April 1, 1991 to May 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.