BUICK / LUCERNE / 2006
CADILLAC / DTS / 2006
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Report Number :06026
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V105000
Mfg's Report Date : APR 04, 2006
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected :12862
Summary: Certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. These hoses may separate and leak fluid.
Consequence: If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. If the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. The recall began on March 29, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Notes: Customers can 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 www.safecar.gov.
