| Make : BUICK | Model : ELECTRA | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19850801 - 19851201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V145000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19861107 | Date Received by ODI: 19861103 | Date Added to Database: 19861105 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 88668 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HOSE COULD OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A HOLE AND FLUID LEAK, AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE HOSE, AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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