NHTSA recall 92V-160 (92V160000)
steering recall reported November 8, 1992 - about 5,152 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 92V160000
- Also written as
- 92V-160
- Reported
- November 8, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,152
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY FROM HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Why it is dangerous
THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE AND COULD CAUSEAN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-160 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.