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Buick Riviera Recall 88V078: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

NHTSA campaign 88V078, reported May 10, 1988, 65,136 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V078GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Problem
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR/SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE HOSE.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK, WITH THE POTENTIAL FORAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Buick Riviera19861987
Oldsmobile Toronado19861987