NHTSA recall 97V218000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
Why it matters: Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 1998 Chevrolet S10, 1998 Gmc Jimmy, 1998 Gmc Sonoma, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V218000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.