NHTSA Recall 06V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V105000; Date: Apr. 5, 2006
If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, if the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Buick Lucerne; 2006 Cadillac DTS
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 12,862
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles equipped with a v8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. The recall began on March 29, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 06026. 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: Mar 29, 2006
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