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NHTSA recall 94V049000

Engine And Engine Cooling · General Motors, LLC

March 21, 1994report date
8,475units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.

Why it matters: If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire.

The fix:

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1994 Buick Roadmaster, 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 94V049000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.