Transport CanadaCritical
1986 BUICK RIVIERATransport Canada Recall #1988069
The official notice
Defect
THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD WEAR AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR/SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FLUID LEAK. THIS WOULD CAUSE AN EVENTUAL LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AS WELL AS PROVIDE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
3,026 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 8A27/88068Updated June 10, 2026