NHTSA recall 97V048000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Amtran RC and 2 more
Reported Mar 27, 19971,473 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Built Mar 7, 1995 – Jan 21, 1997
The defect
The low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures.
The risk
If the low pressure return hose bursts or separates, there would be a loss of power assist to the steering and a reduction in power assist to the brakes on vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the return hoses with a hose that can tolerate higher pressures, use improved clamps and a power steering fluid that IS less viscous in frigid temperatures.