Auto Recalls for Consumers

1999 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall - Campaign #99V223000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 FREIGHTLINER XC RECALL - #99V223000

RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

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Vehicle 1999 FREIGHTLINER XC
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 7/1/1997 - 11/18/1999
Recalled on 8/18/1999
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 2/3/2000
# Affected 1,182
Recalled for STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THE PRESSURE SPIKES.
Notes 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).
See also 1999 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1999 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM

1999 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for WHEELS, HUB

1999 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL

1999 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1999 FREIGHTLINER XC Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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