FORD ASPIRE 2015: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Make : FORD Model : ASPIRE Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2010-03-08 - 2016-01-15
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V181000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-05-01 Date Received by ODI: 2018-03-19 Date Added to Database: 2018-03-21
Manufacturers Involved: Entegra Coach
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: na
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 130
Summary:
      Entegra Coach "Entegra" is recalling certain 2011-2012 and 2015-2016 Aspire built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation "FCCC" chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Consequence:
      Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      Entegra will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.