If the brake pipe nuts are not properly tightened, brake fluid leakage could occur, increasing the brake's stopping distance.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components

Date Announced
AUG 24, 1999
Vehicles Affected
5,373
Saturn Recall #
99053/00-C-05
NHTSA Campaign #
99V231000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." These vehicles were produced with brake pipe attachment nuts that may not be tightened to specifications.
Actions
Dealers will inspect the brake pipe nuts for leakage, verify they are tightened to specifications, and replace the brake pipes if needed.
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