Eaton recall: Steering
What is wrong
PACCAR Parts, a division of PACCAR Incorporated, is recalling certain Eaton V2020 Vane Pumps, part number J69-1041. The affected pumps have shafts that could possibly break and result in pump failure.
What could happen
If the vane pump fails, there may be a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR has notified the affected owners and has retrieved all the defective vane pumps, replacing them with new pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR Parts customer service at 1-425-254-4400. PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWL.
Vehicles covered
- Eaton V2020 Vane Pump
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E067000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 3, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 13, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 17, 2014 to Sep 19, 2014
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 14KWL
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.