NHTSA Recall 78V070000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V070000; Date: Apr. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 American Motors Gremlin; 1976 American Motors Gremlin; 1975 American Motors Hornet; 1976 American Motors Hornet
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 133,593
Recall Summary:
The high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold. As a result, the heat from the manifold could damage the hose.
How to Fix:
Damaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; power steering hose. Consequences of defect: hose damage could cause the hose to leak power steeringfluid onto the hot manifold, leading to smoke and, possibly, fire in the enginecompartment. Personal injury could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 14, 1978
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