2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE RECALL - #05V166000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A PNEUMATIC LINE CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AND A COMPARTMENT DOOR STRUT. THE CHAFFING CAUSED BY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR CAN CAUSE THE FILTER TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/20/2003 - 2/7/2005 |
| Recalled on |
4/25/2005 |
| Influenced by |
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/15/2005 |
| # Affected |
729 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A PNEUMATIC LINE CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AND A COMPARTMENT DOOR STRUT. THE CHAFFING CAUSED BY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR CAN CAUSE THE FILTER TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK. |
| Consequences |
THIS LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUSES THE POWER STEERING FEATURE TO NOT FUNCTION. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LINES AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-435-7345. |
| Notes |
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 50415.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. |
| See also |
2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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