NHTSA Recall 86V145000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V145000; Date: Nov. 3, 1986

Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Buick Electra;  1986 Oldsmobile 98

Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 88,668

Recall Summary:

There may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold. Consequence of defect: hose could overheat, resulting in a hole and fluid leak, and a possible engine compartment fire without prior warning.

How to Fix:

Replace and correctly route hose, as necessary.

Recall Notes:

System: power steering pump return hose. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 7, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Buick vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.