Vehicle recall 97V087002 · May 22, 1997

Chevrolet Tiltmaster and GMC W4

The front axle brake hoses were damaged during transportation of the front axle assembly with the brake hoses attached.

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

Summary: The front axle brake hoses were damaged during transportation of the front axle assembly with the brake hoses attached.
Consequence: This damage could result in brake fluid leakage, reducing the braking effectiveness and increasing the stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front axle brake hoses (right and left) and any hose showing damage will be replaced.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during June 2, 1997.NOTES:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact GMC at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet truck at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V087002
Reported to NHTSA: May 22, 1997
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: June 2, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 266
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 97V087002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Tiltmaster (1997): 1997
GMC W4 (1997): 1997

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