EAGLE 10S 1981: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V067000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLE | 10S | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-07-01 | 1983-07-07 | 1983-08-03 |
Production Dates: 1980-02-01 - 1983-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: EAGLE TRAILERS INC
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDS THAT JOIN THE POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BUS FRONT END FRAMING. EVENTUALLY, THE WELDS MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE STEERING UNIT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT END FRAME.
UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE WELDS WILL BE REMOVED AND A STRONGER WELD APPLIED, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING MOUNTING BRACKET, FRONT END WELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD RESULT,POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CHECK THE POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING BRACKETWELDS FOR CRACKS.
