NHTSA Recall 99V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V057000; Date: Mar. 23, 1999
Eventually, all power steering assist would cease, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet B7; 1997 GMC B7
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 75
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 6. 0l gasoline engine, 10,000 lb. Front axle, and power steering. The power steering fluid can leak as a result of a power steering fluid supply hose interference condition.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new power steering hose and adapter.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 4, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 4, 1999
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