1997 CHEVROLET B7 RECALL - #99V057000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L GASOLINE ENGINE, 10,000 LB. FRONT AXLE, AND POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAN LEAK AS A RESULT OF A POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 CHEVROLET B7 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1997 - 8/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/1999 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/4/1999 |
| # Affected |
75 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L GASOLINE ENGINE, 10,000 LB. FRONT AXLE, AND POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAN LEAK AS A RESULT OF A POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE INTERFERENCE CONDITION. |
| Consequences |
EVENTUALLY, ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD CEASE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW POWER STEERING HOSE AND ADAPTER. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 CHEVROLET B7 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 01, 2003 - 010000 STEERING
EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT. VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. *TT
Jun 09, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD/NO STARTS, HESITATION, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 00064. *TT PRODUCT
Mar 24, 2003 - 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RELEASE OF NEW REAR BRAKE PIPE SHIELDS. *TT
Nov 01, 2002 - 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEAKING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT
Mar 24, 2001 - 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATING. AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 0281 - BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY HAVE BEEN SET ON THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE WILL BE STORED IN MEMOR
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