- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A power steering hose on certain Entegra Aspire motorhomes may be routed incorrectly. It can rub against the starter motor's power stud, which may cause electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Electrical arcing combined with leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Entegra will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance at no cost to you. You can contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137, and you should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Entegra Aspire | 2011201220152016 |
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