Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 92V-160 · 1992–1993 Chevrolet Corvette

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-160 covers 5,152 1992–1993 Chevrolet Corvette for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5,1521 model

ReportedNov 8, 1992Owners notified Oct 30, 1992

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY FROM HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

The risk

THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE AND COULD CAUSEAN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN.

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH LT1 ENGINES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Corvette1992, 1993

Built from June 1, 1992 to September 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.