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Eaton Steering recall
Recalled January 14, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E002000 · Eaton
Hazard
REDUCTION IN POWER ASSIST COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES INCORPORATING THESE PUMPS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL BE CONDUCTING THIS RECALL AND WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS.
Units
3,517 units
Description
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.
What to do
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL BE CONDUCTING THIS RECALL AND WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS.
Product
Eaton VTM42
Manufacturer(s)
Eaton Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →