Recall 06V105000: Power Steering Hose Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Buick/Lucerne 2006

Cadillac/DTS 2006

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V105000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: April 04, 2006

COMPONENT: Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, and Connections

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 12862

SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, if the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. The recall began on March 29, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 06026. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.