1997 FREIGHTLINER XC RECALL - #99V223000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A SIDE MOUNT RADIATOR AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. THE FILTER GASKET FOR THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN BLOW OUT DUE TO PRESSURE SPIKES IN THE SYSTEM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 FREIGHTLINER XC |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1997 - 11/18/1999 |
| Recalled on |
8/18/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/3/2000 |
| # Affected |
1,182 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A SIDE MOUNT RADIATOR AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. THE FILTER GASKET FOR THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN BLOW OUT DUE TO PRESSURE SPIKES IN THE SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND AN EVENTUAL LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING IF THE LEAK IS UNDETECTED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THE PRESSURE SPIKES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 3, 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM
1997 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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