Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The brake booster vacuum supply hose in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your power brakes work properly. In some cases, this hose can get kinked, which can cause your brakes to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake booster vacuum supply hose is kinked, your power brakes could fail, making it harder to stop your vehicle. This could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose to ensure it's not kinked, and this repair is free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER, 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A KINKED BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
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