Cadillac Corvette: Possiblity That The Brake Pipes May Be Affected By Heat

Cadillac Corvette Brake Pipe Recall One Cadillac Corvette is being recalled because its metal brake pipes may be positioned too close to heat sources or in contact with other components, which could cause them to leak fluid or allow air into the braking system over time. This condition could reduce the effectiveness of the rear brakes. Cadillac will inspect affected vehicles and reroute or replace the brake pipes as needed, and may remove a machining tab on the rear differential if necessary to provide proper clearance.

Recalling firm

CADILLAC

Product

Vehicles: CADILLAC CORVETTE. Units affected: 1

Reason

Some of the metal brake pipes are placed so that they could be affected by heat or they could be in a position where chafing could take place. If the above circumstances occur they could lead to in extreme circumstances and over a period of time either loss of brake fluid or air in the braking system. These conditions will lead to a reduction in the performance of the rear brakes. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection. If neccessary re-route replace the brake pipes. On some vehicles a machining tab on the rear differential may need to be removed to allow...

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2005-01-30

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/dc47aff5-e766-489c-8b29-9b6b938260c8