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Recall 05V-455

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2006 Buick Rainier and 14 other models: Steering (hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections).

At a glance

Campaign number
05V-455
Reported
October 5, 2005
Vehicles affected
123,592 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed], buick at 1-[removed], cadillac at 1-[removed], isuzu at 1-[removed], or hummer at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 05086.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles