Defect Investigation Detail

BUICK / SKYHAWK / 1981

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA87006 Vehicale/Equipment Name: BUICK
Vehicale/Equipment Model: SKYHAWK Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1981
Component Name: STEERING Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC
Date Opened: Dec, 16 1986 Date Closed: Sep, 19 1988
Subject: POWER ST. ASSIST Summary: Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and is extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack and pinion housing and low ambient tempcan cause temporary loss of power assist.teflon o rings fail to sealoff internal pressure.status:evaluating the extended warranty offer by gm.======