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Safety recall · 88V078000

Steering: pump Buick, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 10, 1988. It covers about 65,136 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
88V078000
Reported
May 10, 1988
Vehicles
65,136
Area
Steering

The problem

Insufficient clearance between the power steering pump pressure hose assembly and the transmission governor/speed sensor connector could cause abrasion of the hose.

The risk

This could result in a fluid leak, with the potential foran underhood fire.

The fix

REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE.

Contacts

System: power steering pump hose.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V078000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Buick Riviera32C
1987 Buick Riviera52C
1986 Oldsmobile Toronado13D
1987 Oldsmobile Toronado12C

Questions

Is the 88V078000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V078000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V078000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 10, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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