NHTSA Recall # | 8222 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 00V085000 |
MFG Compaign # | 00028 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAVANA |
Model Year | 1999 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, |
Date of notification | 11/04/00 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/98 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/99 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/03/00 |
Report created | 22/03/00 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 10468 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owner notification began april 11, 2000. 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). |