NHTSA Recall # | 21179 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 92V160000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE |
Model Year | 1992 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, |
Date of notification | 30/10/92 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/92 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/09/92 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/11/92 |
Report created | 16/11/92 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5152 |
Defect 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 summary | The power steering fluid is flammable and could causean underhood fire if exposed to a source of ignition. |
Corrective action | Replace the power steering gear inlet hose with an improved design. |
Recall notes | System: steering. Vehicle description: passenger cars with lt1 engines. |