Eaton V2020 Vane Pump: Steering

Affects Eaton V2020 Vane Pump · — — about 2 vehicles.

The hazard

If the vane pump fails, there may be a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational