Oldsmobile 98 Recall 86V145: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA campaign 86V145, reported November 3, 1986, 88,668 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V145GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Problem: THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HOSE COULD OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A HOLE AND FLUID LEAK, AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Risk
Remedy: REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE HOSE, AS NECESSARY.
Notes: SYSTEM: POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Buick Electra	1986
Oldsmobile 98	1986