Vehicle recall 86V145000 · November 3, 1986
Oldsmobile 98 and Buick Electra
There may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold. Consequence of defect: hose could overheat, resulting in a hole and fluid leak, and a possible engine compartment fire without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Replace and correctly route hose, as necessary.
- Notes
- System: power steering pump return hose.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 3, 1986
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 7, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 88,668
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Electra (1986): 1986
- Oldsmobile 98 (1986): 1986
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