Recall
Freightliner Mt35 — 00V295000
NHTSA ID
00V295000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mt35
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-10-04
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Units Affected
550
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-274
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VAN CHASSIS. A HOSE WAS USED IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID.
Consequence
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID COULD CAUSE INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT HOSES.