Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CORVETTE | Year : 1993 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V160000 | Recall Date : OCT 23, 1992 |
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5152 |
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 CAUSE AN UNDER-HOOD 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. |