Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT35 | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 20000101 - 20000717 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V295000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001122 | Date Received by ODI: 20001004 | Date Added to Database: 20001019 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-274 | ||
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 550 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VAN CHASSIS. A HOSE WAS USED IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID COULD CAUSE INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT HOSES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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