Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
LUCERNE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V105000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20051201
End Of Manufacture
20060228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12862
Date Owners Notified
20060329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20060405
Make Campaign Number
6026