Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 99V057000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA recall 99V057000 · announced March 23, 1999 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 75 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L GASOLINE ENGINE, 10,000 LB. FRONT AXLE, AND POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAN LEAK AS A RESULT OF A POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE INTERFERENCE CONDITION.

The risk

EVENTUALLY, ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD CEASE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW POWER STEERING HOSE AND ADAPTER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. 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 this recall

• 1997 Chevrolet B7
• 1997 Gmc B7

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