1997-1999 Freightliner XC recall: hydraulic power assist system
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on August 16, 1999. It covers about 1,182 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,182
- reported
- Aug 16, 1999
- owners notified
- Feb 3, 2000
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a side mount radiator and hydraulic system. The filter gasket for the power steering hydraulic fluid can blow out due to pressure spikes in the system.
- Risk
- This can result in a loss of power steering fluid and an eventual loss of power assist to the steering if the leak is undetected.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.
Recall number 99V223000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner XC 1997-1999 199719981999
Questions about recall 99V223000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Freightliner XC hydraulic power assist system?
Yes. Recall 99V223000, reported on August 16, 1999, covers about 1,182 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V223000?
Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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