Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
RAINIER
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V455000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20050701
End Of Manufacture
20050831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
123592
Date Owners Notified
20051014
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20051005
Make Campaign Number
5086