Eaton S26 Hydraulic Pump: Steering
Recall 15E009000 · Feb 18, 2015 · Gillig LLC
177
units affected
177
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15E009000
- Date
- Feb 18, 2015
- Maker
- Gillig LLC
- Units affected
- 177
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Pump
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain S26 Eaton-brand hydraulic pumps manufactured January 1, 2011, to November 1, 2014 that were sold through Gillig's aftermarket parts department. The affected hydraulic pumps may have manufacturing inconsistencies with the spool assembly which may result in unexpected changes in the steering effort.
What can happen
Unexpected changes in steering effort may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the pump, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | S26 Hydraulic Pump | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15E009000?
1 model: Eaton S26 Hydraulic Pump (all years), about 177 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15E009000?
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the pump, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
What can happen?
Unexpected changes in steering effort may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.