NHTSA recall 14E067000 · Equipment
Steering
Reported Oct 3, 20142 vehicles affectedPACCAR IncorporatedMaker’s number 14KWLBuilt Jul 17, 2014 – Sep 19, 2014
The defect
PACCAR Parts, a division of PACCAR Incorporated, is recalling certain Eaton V2020 Vane Pumps, part number J69-1041. The affected pumps have shafts that could possibly break and result in pump failure.
The risk
If the vane pump fails, there may be a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
PACCAR has notified the affected owners and has retrieved all the defective vane pumps, replacing them with new pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR Parts customer service at 1-425-254-4400. PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWL.