Service bulletin SB1278

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NHTSA's summary

Field Change Program: To replace pivot bearing of hydraulic steering cylinder and greasing recommendations Van Hool is informed about seizing of the hydraulic cylinder pivot bearing of the trailing axle steering. To address this issue, the customers of the affected vehicles must replace the pivot bearing of the hydraulic cylinder by a new one, remove the factory installed plug and install a grease nipple for routine greasing. Starting with VIN42767 Van Hool has factory equipped the hydraulic cylinder with a grease nipple for routine greasing. The pivot bearing of the hydraulic cylinder should be lubricated every 12 500 miles. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a field change program.

The document

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Components

Equipment and accessories, Steering, Power steering

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