Report Date :
February 24, 2008 at
06:57 PM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number :
07V570000
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
FREIGHTLINER / XC
2005-2006
Manufacturer :
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Mfr's Report Date :
DEC 05, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number :
07V570000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
10053
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT USING INLINE POWER STEERING FILTERS, PART NO. 14-16829-000, THE FILTER CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE. THIS CAN LEAD TO HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.
Consequence:
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FILTERS WITH A LARGER FILTER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL
NO. FL-517
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