2005 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall
- Campaign:
- 07V570000 on 12/13/2007
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Manufactured:
- 02/13/2005 - 05/16/2006
- Affected:
- 10,053
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
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