Buick 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.
The short version
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported a problem with the hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 06V-105.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Buick Lucerne |
| 2006 | Cadillac DTS |
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