NHTSA Recall 00V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V204000; Date: Jul. 27, 2000
This fluid leakage can cause loss of the power steering assist feature.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel; 2000 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel; 1996 Fleetwood Discovery; 1997 Fleetwood Discovery; 1998 Fleetwood Discovery; 1999 Fleetwood Discovery; 2000 Fleetwood Discovery
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,967
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes. The power steering gear box hydraulic lines are routed too close to a sharp edge. This can cause the lines to rupture and result in a hydraulic fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged hoses as necessary, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 28, 2000
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