Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 86V-145 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-145 covers 88,668 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V145000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HOSE COULD OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A HOLE AND FLUID LEAK, AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE HOSE, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1985 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.