NHTSA recall 06V-105 (06V105000)
steering recall reported April 5, 2006 - about 12,862 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 06V105000
- Also written as
- 06V-105
- Manufacturer number
- 06026
- Reported
- April 5, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,862
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE,THE POWER STEERING HOSE CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY CRIMPED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK.
Why it is dangerous
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO, IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID WERE TO CONTACT HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-105 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.