| Make : BUICK | Model : ROADMASTER | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930301 - 19931001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V049000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940412 | Date Received by ODI: 19940321 | Date Added to Database: 19940331 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8475 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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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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