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NHTSA recall 04V525000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · General Motors, LLC

November 3, 2004report date
5,225units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Certain passenger vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. The brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil.

Why it matters: If the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. If enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear…

The fix: Dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. If incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2004 Cadillac Xlr, 2005 Cadillac Xlr, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V525000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.