Recall 94V-049: 1994 Buick Roadmaster, 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Mar 21, 1994, covering about 8,475 vehicles.

NHTSA number

94V-049

Report date

Mar 21, 1994

Vehicles affected

8,475

Owners notified

Apr 12, 1994

The problem

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.

The risk

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

Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component	Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	94V049000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Buick Roadmaster	1994	All years
Cadillac Fleetwood	1994	All years
Chevrolet Caprice	1994	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 94V-049?

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.