NHTSA Campaign #92V160000
1992–1993 Chevrolet Corvette Recall
Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, And Connections
Issued August 11, 1992 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1992, 1993
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Vehicles affected
- 5,152
- Report received
- August 11, 1992
Summary
THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY FROM HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE AND COULD CAUSEAN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH LT1 ENGINES.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.