Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 67V-007 · 1967 GMC School Bus
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 67V-007 covers 5 1967 GMC School Bus for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 1967.
Source: NHTSA recall 67V007002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT, DURING A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINES RUNNING TO THE POWER CYLINDER MAY BECOME SCORED OR PARTIALLY CRUSHED THROUGH INTERFERENCE WITH A CLAMP ON THE POWER STEERING POWER CYLINDER PISTON ROD.THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, BUT MANUAL STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE MAINTAINED WITH HIGHER EFFORTS.ALSO DURING A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE COULD CONTACT THE POWER STEERING POWER CYLINDER BALL AND STUDOR ITS CLAMP.THIS CHAFING COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURE.(INSTALL NEW POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINES, REPOSITION THE BALL STUD CLAMP, AND READJUST THE FRONT WHEEL STOPS TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE CONDITIONS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.