VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L GASOLINE ENGINE
— Recall Campaign #99V057000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 75 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99V057000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 23, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99V057000 |
| Units affected: | 75 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- EVENTUALLY, ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD CEASE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW POWER STEERING HOSE AND ADAPTER.
- Notes:
- 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).