Vehicle recall 93V121000 · July 21, 1993
Chevrolet Cavalier, Buick Century and 2 more models
The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with FMVSS 106, "brake hoses."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with FMVSS 106, "brake hoses."
- Consequence
- The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.
- Remedy
- Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; hose.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time without charge orthe remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the appropriate service center ( Buick at 1-800-458-8006, Pontiac AT1-800-763-2737; Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 ).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V121000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 1993
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 10, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,848
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › 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.
- Buick Century (1993): 1993
- Chevrolet Cavalier (1993): 1993
- Oldsmobile Cutlass (1993): 1993
- Pontiac Sunbird (1993): 1993
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