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Vehicle recall 98V072000 · April 7, 1998

Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Trans Sport and 1 more model

Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems.

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

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence
Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during April 1998. 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
98V072000
Reported to NHTSA
April 7, 1998
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
April 24, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected
55,154
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Recall 98V072000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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