| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CORVETTE | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19920601 - 19920901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V160000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19921030 | Date Received by ODI: 19921108 | Date Added to Database: 19921116 |
| 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: 5152 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY FROM HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Consequence:
THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE AND COULD CAUSEAN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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