Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 18V-181 · 2011–2016 Entegra Aspire
Entegra Coach recall 18V-181 covers 130 2011–2016 Entegra Aspire for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2018.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V181000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2011-2012 and 2015-2016 Aspire built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
The risk
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Entegra will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 March 8, 2010 to January 15, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.