Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 05V-073 · 2004–2005 Pro Air 6.6l Duramax Titan
PRO AIR, INC. recall 05V-073 covers 79 2004–2005 Pro Air 6.6l Duramax Titan for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUSES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT POWER STEERING HOSE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RUB AGAINST THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BRAKE LINES AS THEY ENTER THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM.
The risk
IF THE BRAKE LINES AND/OR POWER STEERING HOSE HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS AND HAVE THE LINESTAKES INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO AIR AT 574-970-0744.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 April 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.