NHTSA Recall 99V170000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 168,559 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V170000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99033 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | July 9, 1999 |
| Owner notification | August 25, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
Safety risk
This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
Notes
Owner notification began august 25, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V170000
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.