Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- Component
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- Manufacturer
- PRO AIR, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 79
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2005-03-01
- Owners notified
- 2005-03-07
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.