FREIGHTLINER XC 1999: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V223000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | XC | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-02-03 | 1999-08-16 | 1999-08-18 |
Production Dates: 1997-07-01 - 1999-11-18
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-243
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1182
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THE PRESSURE SPIKES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 3, 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'.
