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NHTSA recall 78V070000

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

American Motors Gremlin and 1 more

Reported Apr 4, 1978133,593 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1975 – Jan 1, 1976

The defect

The high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold. As a result, the heat from the manifold could damage the hose.

The remedy

Damaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

American Motors Gremlin
19751976
American Motors Hornet
19751976

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; power steering hose.consequences of defect: hose damage could cause the hose to leak power steeringfluid onto the hot manifold, leading to smoke and, possibly, fire in the enginecompartment. Personal injury could result.