Eaton recall: Steering
What is wrong
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain S26 Eaton-brand hydraulic pumps manufactured January 1, 2011, to November 1, 2014 that were sold through Gillig's aftermarket parts department. The affected hydraulic pumps may have manufacturing inconsistencies with the spool assembly which may result in unexpected changes in the steering effort.
What could happen
Unexpected changes in steering effort may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the pump, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Vehicles covered
- Eaton S26 Hydraulic Pump
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E009000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Gillig LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 18, 2015
- Owners notified
- Mar 4, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 177
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2011 to Nov 1, 2014
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
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.