NHTSA Recall 05V455000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V455000; Date: Oct. 5, 2005
If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Buick Rainier; 2006 Cadillac Escalade; 2005 Chevrolet Corvette; 2006 Chevrolet Corvette; 2006 Chevrolet Express; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado; 2006 Chevrolet Silverado; 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext; 2006 GMC Envoy; 2006 GMC Envoy Xl; 2006 GMC Savana; 2005 GMC Sierra; 2006 GMC Sierra; 2006 GMC Yukon; 2006 Hummer H2; 2006 Isuzu Ascender
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 123,592
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 05086. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 14, 2005
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