The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15E009000·Announced 2015-02-18

Gillig Recalls S26 Eaton Hydraulic Pumps for Steering Effort Changes

Gillig LLC is recalling 177 S26 Eaton-brand hydraulic pumps sold between 2011 and 2014. The pumps may have manufacturing inconsistencies causing unexpected steering effort changes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering component defect that may cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain S26 Eaton-brand hydraulic pumps that were manufactured between January 1, 2011, and November 1, 2014. These specific pumps were sold through Gillig's aftermarket parts department. The recall affects 177 units.

The affected hydraulic pumps may have manufacturing inconsistencies with the spool assembly. This defect may result in unexpected changes in the steering effort. Unexpected changes in steering effort may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP recall
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
177

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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