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Transair Steering recall
Recalled August 2, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96E022000 · Transair
Hazard
A DETERIORATING HOSE CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THESE HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED.
Units
222 units
Description
A GENERAL MOTORS (GM) HOSE WHICH DIRECTS THE POWER STEERING FLUID FROM THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP REQUIRED RELOCATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR. THE SUBSTITUTE HOSE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE FOR USE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID CAUSING THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE.
What to do
THESE HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED.
Product
Transair 4011295
Manufacturer(s)
Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →