1996 AMTRAN RC Recall

Campaign:

97V048000 on 04/03/1997

Component:

Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

Manufactured:

03/06/1995 - 01/20/1997

Affected:

1,473

Defect:

The low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to beginapril 29, 1997. note: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 amtran at 1-800-843-5615 or navistar at 10800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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