NHTSA Recall 07V570000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V570000; Date: Dec. 10, 2007
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Freightliner XC; 2006 Freightliner XC
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 10,053
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the affected filters with a larger filter. The recall began on July 2, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-517. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 2, 2008
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