NHTSA Recall 69V038000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 830,000 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Pontiac Bonneville.
| NHTSA campaign | 69V038000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 8, 1969 |
| Owner notification | April 2, 1969 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Not provided.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Not provided.
Notes
Possibility that originally installed front brake hoses may, under ex- tensiveusage and certain driving conditions, fatigue.if this occurs, a sudden heavybrake application might cause brake hose to rupture resulting in loss ofhydraulic braking system.(correct by re- placing front flexible hoses.)
Vehicles covered by recall 69V038000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1965, 1966 |
| Pontiac Catalina | 1965, 1966 |
| Pontiac Executive | 1966 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1965, 1966 |
| Pontiac Star Chief | 1965 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.