Oldsmobile Engineering Analysis EA87006: POWER ST. ASSIST

1981 Oldsmobile Omega

POWER ST. ASSIST

Steering

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.======

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Date Opened
DEC 16, 1986
Date Closed
SEP 19, 1988
NHTSA Recall #
No recall issued
  • Status:
    CLOSED
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