Recall 05E002000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 05E002000 · announced January 14, 2005 · Eaton · 3,517 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN EATON POWER STEERING PUMPS, MODEL VTM42, WHICH EATON MANUFACTURED AND ASSEMBLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE SEAL ON A PORT PLUG ON THE PUMP, LEAKAGE OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE POWER ASSIST.

The risk

REDUCTION IN POWER ASSIST COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES INCORPORATING THESE PUMPS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL BE CONDUCTING THIS RECALL AND WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.