Eaton Vtm42 Recalls

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January 26th, 2005
Recalled Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Recall Date
January 26th, 2005
Units Effected
3,517
NHTSA Campaign Number: 05E002000
Manufacturer: EATON CORPORATION
Date of Owner Notification: February 1st, 2005

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
REDUCTION IN POWER ASSIST COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES INCORPORATING THESE PUMPS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL BE CONDUCTING THIS RECALL AND WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS.

Recall Comments

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