NHTSA Recall 00V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V085000; Date: Mar. 16, 2000
If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Chevrolet Express; 2000 Chevrolet Express; 1999 GMC Savana; 2000 GMC Savana
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 10,468
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 11, 2000. 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 11, 2000
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