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NHTSARecalled Aug 30, 2004 · #04V424000

VAN HOOL/POWER STEERING LINE-INSPECTION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE HOSE FITTINGS OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED. IF THE HOSE SEPARATES FROM THE FITTING, FAILURE OF THE LINES AND THE LOSS OF PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASED STEERING FORCE NECESSARY FOR MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Product details

Product
VAN HOOL/POWER STEERING LINE-INSPECTION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE CRIMP FITTINGS. IF IMPROPERLY CRIMPED, STEERING LINE REPLACEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.

View the official CPSC notice