Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
EATON
Model Of Vehicle
VTM42
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
05E002000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
ReduCTIon In Power Assist Could Affect The Performance Of Motor Vehicles Incorporating These Pumps, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
The Vehicle Manufacturers Will Be ConduCTIng This Recall And Will Notify Their Customers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eaton Hydraulics Division
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3517
Date Owners Notified
20050201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eaton Corporation
Date Report Received
20050114