Vehicle recall 94V049000 · March 21, 1994
Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Fleetwood and 1 more model
The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire.
- Notes
- System: engine cooling system: hoses.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with engine oil coolers and 5.7L or 4.3L engines.note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020, Buick service center at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V049000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 21, 1994
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 12, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,475
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Roadmaster (1994): 1994
- Cadillac Fleetwood (1994): 1994
- Chevrolet Caprice (1994): 1994
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