OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E022000
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Reported Aug 2, 1996 · TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.
Summary
A GENERAL MOTORS (GM) HOSE WHICH DIRECTS THE POWER STEERING FLUID FROM THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP REQUIRED RELOCATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR. THE SUBSTITUTE HOSE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE FOR USE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID CAUSING THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE.
Consequence
A DETERIORATING HOSE CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THESE HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNERS HAVE ALREADY BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE POWER STEERING HOSE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRANS/AIR AT 1-800-673-2446, EXT. 261 OR 262.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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