Recall 96E022000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA recall 96E022000 · announced August 2, 1996 · Transair · 222 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

THESE HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.