Recall 92V169000: AMERTEK, INC.

Report received

Nov 12, 1992

Manufacturer

AMERTEK, INC.

Potentially affected

118vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

A contaminant from impurities in the hydraulic return hoses or the oil reservoir can lead to malfunctions of the pressure control valves controlling the power steering and water pump engagement.

Possible consequence

Malfunctions of the pressure control valves in the powersteering assembly can result in loss of power steering without prior warning,and loss of vehicle control.

Remedy

An additional hydraulic fluid filter will be added between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic control valve block to collect impurities.