NHTSA recall 08V194000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Four Winds Valencia
The defect
Four winds IS recalling 120 my 2006-2007 valencia motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
The risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Freightliner IS conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). the recall IS expected to begin during may 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or four winds at 1-574-266-1111.