Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 00V-295 · 2000 Freightliner MT35
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 00V-295 covers 550 2000 Freightliner MT35 for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V295000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VAN CHASSIS. A HOSE WAS USED IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID.
The risk
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID COULD CAUSE INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT HOSES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2000 to July 17, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.