EATON HYDRAULICS DIVISION: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by EATON HYDRAULICS DIVISION in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

January 14, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EATON/POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKAGE

CERTAIN EATON POWER STEERING PUMPS, MODEL VTM42, WHICH EATON MANUFACTURED AND ASSEMBLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE SEAL ON A PORT PLUG ON THE PUMP, LEAKAGE OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE POWER ASSIST.

NHTSA ID: 05E002000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 3,517

Consequence Summary:

REDUCTION IN POWER ASSIST COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES INCORPORATING THESE PUMPS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL BE CONDUCTING THIS RECALL AND WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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