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Report Date :
February 9, 2010 at
07:13 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
92V160000
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
N/A
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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