Aug 03 2008

Auto Recalls: Cadillac, DTS, 2006

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Build Dates : December 01, 2005 - February 28, 2006
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V105000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060329  
Date Received by ODI: 20060405  
Date Added to Databse: 20060406

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06026

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12862

Summary:
On certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.

Consequence:
If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, 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. 

Report Initiator: MFR  

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Jul 28 2008

Auto Recalls: Buick, Lucerne, 2006

Published by admin under Vehicle Recalls

Build Dates : December 01, 2005 - February 28, 2006
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V105000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060329  
Date Received by ODI: 20060405  
Date Added to Databse: 20060406

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06026

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12862

Summary:
On certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.

Consequence:
If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, 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. 

Report Initiator: MFR  

No responses yet

Jun 17 2008

Auto Recalls: Acura, RL, 2007

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Build Dates : July 26, 2006 - May 30 2007  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V551000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 20071212 
Date Received by ODI: 20071204 
Date Added to Databse: 20071204 

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q65 

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 43200 

Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, prolonged high under-hood temperaturesmay cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.

Consequence: 
Power steering fluid
leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire. 

Remedy: 
Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2007.

Report Initiator: MFR 

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Jun 15 2008

Auto Recalls: Acura, RL, 2006

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Build Dates : June 02, 2005 - August 09, 2007 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V551000 
Date Owner’s Notified: 20071212 
Date Received by ODI: 20071204 
Date Added to Databse: 20071204 

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q65 

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 43200 

Summary: 
On certain passenger vehicles, prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering host to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid

Consequence: 
Power steering fluid
leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire. 

Remedy: 
Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2007.
Report Initiator: MFR 

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Jun 13 2008

Auto Recalls: Acura, RL, 2005

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Build Dates : March 01, 2003 - June 29, 2005 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V551000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 20071212 
Date Received by ODI: 20071204 
Date Added to Databse: 20071204 

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q65 

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 43200 

Summary: 
On certain pasenger vehicles, prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.
 
Consequence: 
Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly leak to an under-hood fire. 

Remedy: 
Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2007.
Report Initiator: MFR 

No responses yet