Recall 18V181000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Report Date
20180319
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2011-2012 and 2015-2016 Aspire built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

Safety Consequence

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Entegra will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 ENTEGRA ASPIRE
2012 ENTEGRA ASPIRE
2015 ENTEGRA ASPIRE
2016 ENTEGRA ASPIRE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.