Recall 97E027000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine

NHTSA recall 97E027000 · announced September 2, 1997 · Amsoil · 4,032 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: HOSES USED TO TRANSFER ENGINE OIL AND ALSO OIL FILTRATION SYSTEM KITS WHICH CONTAIN THESE HOSES. INTERNAL HOSE REINFORCEMENT IS OF A SPIRAL DESIGN INSTEAD OF A BRAIDED DESIGN AS SPECIFIED.

The risk

AN INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE HOSE AND HOSE FITTINGS RESULT IN A POSSIBLE OIL LOSS OR SEPARATION OF THE HOSE FROM THE HOSE FITTING.

What to do

DEALERS/DISTRIBUTORS REPLACED THESE HOSES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 21, 1995. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.

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