Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 99V-057 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 99V-057 covers 75 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L GASOLINE ENGINE, 10,000 LB. FRONT AXLE, AND POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAN LEAK AS A RESULT OF A POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
The risk
EVENTUALLY, ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD CEASE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW POWER STEERING HOSE AND ADAPTER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 April 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.