2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall 60558 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	05V455000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	05086
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Express
Year:	2006
Component:	Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturers Involved:	General motors corp.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	07/01/2005
End Date Of Manufacturing:	08/31/2005
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	123592
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/14/2005
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	General motors corp.
Date Report Received By ODI:	10/05/2005
Date Added To File:	10/06/2005
Defect Summary:	Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
Consequence Summary:	If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. on vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. if the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. the recall will begin on october 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
Further Notes:	Gm recall no. 05086.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2006 Chevrolet Express Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections Recall