Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a power steering system issue with a hose that might disconnect from a switch. This could cause power steering fluid to leak onto hot engine parts, leading to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a risk of an engine compartment fire, which could cause serious damage or even injury.
Free Fix
A free repair is available at your local dealership, where they'll check the hose connections and replace any non-screw type clamps to ensure your safety.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FLUID FLOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THREE SCREW CLAMPS TO THE POWER STEERING HOSE JOINTS. IF THE CLAMPS ARE NOT THE SCREW TYPE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLAMPS.
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