Vehicle recall 79V121000 · May 22, 1979
Oldsmobile 88 and 98
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses". These vehicles were manufactured with gasoline fuel hoses in place of the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and carbon canister in the power brake vacuum line. Should this hose rupture, it would result in a loss of power assist to the brake system. This would increase the distance required to stop the vehicle.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the incorrect hose with the correct vacuum hose.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hose.consequences of defect: a partial loss of braking capability may result in aloss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V121000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- June 27, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 134
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oldsmobile 88 (1979): 1979
- Oldsmobile 98 (1979): 1979
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