OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
84V094000
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Reported Aug 1, 1984 · AMERICAN LAFRANCE
Summary
NON OIL-RESISTANT HEATER HOSE WAS USED INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT POWER STEERING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE ALLOWS THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO PASS TO THE PUMP FROM THE FLUID RESERVOIR. HOSE WILL SWELL AND FALL OUT OF PLACE AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WILL LEAK OUT.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, THE CORRECT HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM PUMPERS ANDAERIALS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CAN BECOME DIFFICULT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO ALOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL; INABILITY TO AVOID HAZARDS ON THE ROAD COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
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