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NHTSARecalled Feb 28, 2005 · #05V064000

EATON/POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKAGE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH EATON POWER STEERING PUMPS, THE PORT PLUG ON THE PUMP WAS INCOMPLETELY SEALED AND LEAKAGE OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE DRIVER WILL BE SUBJECTED TO HARD TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
EATON/POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKAGE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

EATON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EATON AT 1-888-258-0222 OR ORION BUS AT 905-403-7832.

View the official CPSC notice