Vehicle recall 74V128000 · August 13, 1974

1974 Buick Estate

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Buick campaign no 74-C-5.STATION wagon.possibility that the rear brake pipewas improperly positioned while installing a rear axle pinion angle checkingfixture.if this condition exists, and when driving causes "bottoming" thebrake pipe may flex up and down until it breaks, resulting in loss of brakefluid and loss of rear braking action.(correct by inspecting and relocatingbrake pipe where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V128000
Reported to NHTSA: August 13, 1974
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: August 19, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,380
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 74V128000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Buick Estate (1974): 1974

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