Transport CanadaCritical
1986 BUICK ELECTRATransport Canada Recall #1986123
The official notice
Defect
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO INCORRECT ROUTING. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE HOSE, RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE WILL BE REPLACED IF IT WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
3,221 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 6A20Updated June 10, 2026