2000 SATURN SL RECALL - #99V231000
		RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
		
        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.
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2000 SATURN SL | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							6/1/1999 - 8/2/1999 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							8/30/1999 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							8/24/1999 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							5,373 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							 IF THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE BRAKE'S STOPPING DISTANCE. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS FOR LEAKAGE, VERIFY THEY ARE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPES IF NEEDED. | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 1999.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 SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT 3.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
										2000 SATURN SL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
									
									
  
									
										2000 SATURN SL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
									
									
  
									
										2000 SATURN SL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
									
									
  
									
										2000 SATURN SL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
									
									
  
									
										2000 SATURN SL Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
									
									
  
									
										2000 SATURN SL Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
									
									
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