Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Hose, piping, and connections08/01/198484V094000
NON OIL-RESISTANT HEATER HOSE WAS USED INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT POWER STEERING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE ALLOWS THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO PASS TO THE PUMP FROM THE FLUID RESERVOIR. HOSE WILL SWELL AND FALL OUT OF PLACE AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WILL LEAK OUT.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, THE CORRECT HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM PUMPERS ANDAERIALS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CAN BECOME DIFFICULT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO ALOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL; INABILITY TO AVOID HAZARDS ON THE ROAD COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
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