Noisey Power Steering....Update

[Sammie]

"Winnebago Coach Forum Member"


Posted May 28, 2007 11:01 PM Hide Post
Freightliner for some reason has installed an inline power steering fluid filter about 18 inches below the reservoir on 2006 and some 2007 chassis. It's about the size of a small beer can. This filter has a tendency to collapse internally causing fluid flow restriction and premature pump failure. I had noisey power steering in the beginning but after talking to a Freightliner factory Representative I was able to get the filter removed and after returning from a 1000 mile trip all seems fine. If you have noisey power steering get it checked out now. It just might save you from getting towed while your on a nice vacation. This is a serious enough problem that I cannot imagine that Freightliner does not issue a recall. My fix was covered by warrenty but I had to be persistant.

2006 Journey 36ft, Cat C7
2001 GMC Sonoma Crew Cab
Minature German Schnauzer

" A job begun, is half done"
Posts: 113 | Location: Southern California | Registered: June 13, 2006

[Sammie]

"Winnebago Coach Forum Member"


Posted May 28, 2007 11:01 PM Hide Post
Freightliner for some reason has installed an inline power steering fluid filter about 18 inches below the reservoir on 2006 and some 2007 chassis. It's about the size of a small beer can. This filter has a tendency to collapse internally causing fluid flow restriction and premature pump failure. I had noisey power steering in the beginning but after talking to a Freightliner factory Representative I was able to get the filter removed and after returning from a 1000 mile trip all seems fine. If you have noisey power steering get it checked out now. It just might save you from getting towed while your on a nice vacation. This is a serious enough problem that I cannot imagine that Freightliner does not issue a recall. My fix was covered by warrenty but I had to be persistant.

2006 Journey 36ft, Cat C7
2001 GMC Sonoma Crew Cab
Minature German Schnauzer

" A job begun, is half done"
Posts: 113 | Location: Southern California | Registered: June 13, 2006

[Joe-K]

Sammie,

Good information! Thanks for posting it.



Joe