Vehicle recall 97V223000 · November 14, 1997

1997 Buick Regal

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right front brake pipe can contact the piower steering assembly causing the brake line to wear through.
Consequence: This condition can result in the loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of half of the vehicle brake system.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the brake line and power steering assembly. Assemblies found to be out of position will be repositioned and all assemblies secured to maintain proper clearances. Additionally, those brake lines found to have been damaged will be replaced and properly routed.
Notes: Owner notification began during November 1997. 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 Buick at 1-800-521-7300.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V223000
Reported to NHTSA: November 14, 1997
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: November 30, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,387
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 97V223000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Buick Regal (1997): 1997

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