September 13, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21E085000
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E085
Manufacturer ZF North America, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 688
Summary
Certain PS ED power steering pumps manufactured by ZF North America are being recalled. Pressure may build in the power steering pump, causing the shaft seal to leak and resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy
Dealers of the affected manufacturers Autocar and Spartan Fire
, will replace the power steering pumps on affected vehicles, free of charge. Autocar owners may contact Autocar’s customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Spartan Fire owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
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.nhtsa.gov.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| ZF | POWER STEERING PUMP | |
6 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21E085-9793.PDF 218.292KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21E085-4332.PDF 218.322KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21E085-6718.pdf 904.029KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-21E085-1794.PDF 218.484KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3
RCLRPT-21E085-7049.PDF 218.572KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 4
RCLRPT-21E085-2307.PDF 218.8KB
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- Country of manufacture: United States
- Manufacturer: VALVOLINE
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- Stops Noise
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- Protects seals
- 50,000 mile fluid life
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- For use in all manufacturers
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- Size: 32 oz.
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