Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. in 1996. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 2, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING: POWER ASSIST

A GENERAL MOTORS (GM) HOSE WHICH DIRECTS THE POWER STEERING FLUID FROM THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP REQUIRED RELOCATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR. THE SUBSTITUTE HOSE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE FOR USE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID CAUSING THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE.

NHTSA ID: 96E022000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 222

Consequence Summary:

A DETERIORATING HOSE CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

THESE HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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