FREIGHTLINER MT35 2000: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V295000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MT35 | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-22 | 2000-10-04 | 2000-10-19 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2000-07-17
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-274
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 550
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VAN CHASSIS. A HOSE WAS USED IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID COULD CAUSE INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT HOSES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
