Vehicle recall 94V211000 · October 26, 1994

1993-1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass

The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail.

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

Summary: The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail. The lines can wear through resulting in loss of brake fluid, and eventual loss of half the vehicle braking system.
Consequence: A leak in the hydraulic brake line will cause a loss of one half the vehicle braking system and extended braking distances which can result in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper brake line clearance and reposition the brake lines. Brake lines found to have indentations will be replaced.
Notes: System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V211000
Reported to NHTSA: October 26, 1994
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: November 25, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 70,676
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V211000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Oldsmobile Cutlass (1993-1994): 1994, 1993

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