Trans-air Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #96E022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96E022000 by Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.. Includes 222 affected units, STEERING: POWER ASSIST, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A general motors (gm) hose which directs the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir to the power steering pump required relocation to accommodate the air conditioning compressor. the substitute hose was not compatible for use with power steering fluid causing the hose to deteriorate.

Corrective Action

These hoses will be inspected and replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96E022000

Manufacturer: Trans-air Manufacturing Corp.

Report Received Date: 1996-08-02T00:00:00

Subject: Steering: power assist

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 222

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: A general motors (gm) hose which directs the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir to the power steering pump required relocation to accommodate the air conditioning compressor. the substitute hose was not compatible for use with power steering fluid causing the hose to deteriorate.

Consequence Summary: A deteriorating hose can cause leakage of the power steering fluid resulting in a possible loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: These hoses will be inspected and replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-drfv~r5eu-2b47

NHTSA ID: 96E022000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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