Recall
Freightliner Xc — 99V223000
NHTSA ID
99V223000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Xc
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-08-16
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
1,182
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-243
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THE PRESSURE SPIKES.