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1994 Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac Fleetwood and others recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 21, 1994. It covers about 8,475 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8,475
reported
Mar 21, 1994
owners notified
Apr 12, 1994
related complaints
28

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

What is 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.
Risk
If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire.

Recall number 94V049000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about engine problems.

1994 Buick Roadmaster1994 Chevrolet Caprice

Questions about recall 94V049000

Is there a recall on the 1994 Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac Fleetwood and others hoses/lines/piping/fittings?

Yes. Recall 94V049000, reported on March 21, 1994, covers about 8,475 vehicles.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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