NHTSA Recall 80V129000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V129000; Date: Oct. 8, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Buick Skylark; 1981 Chevrolet Citation; 1981 Oldsmobile Omega; 1981 Pontiac Phoenix
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 25,463
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may have been assembled with the power steering hose incorrectly routed. The power steering hose may then contact the exhaust manifold, resulting in deterioration and eventual failure of the hose and leakage of power steering fluid onto the exhaust manifold.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hoses and inlet pipe and add a clip at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with power steering. System: steering; power steering hose. Consequences of defect: under certain conditions, smoke and/or an underhoodfire could result and cause vehicle damage and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 9, 1980
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