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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHEVROLET / CORVETTE     1992-1993
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 23, 1992
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 92V160000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
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 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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