Vehicle recall 18V181000 · March 19, 2018
2011-2012, 2015-2016 Entegra Aspire
The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2011-2012 and 2015-2016 Aspire built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
- Consequence
- Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Entegra will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V181000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2018
- Filed by
- Entegra Coach
- Manufacturer campaign
- na
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Entegra Aspire (2011-2012, 2015-2016): 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011
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