Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E066000 Reported September 14, 2004

Eaton hydraulics/nabi/loss of power steering assis

Eaton Corporation · Steering · 300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E066000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
300
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 14, 2004

Defect Summary

Cetain eaton hydraulics motor manifold assemblies model mcd 7810, rev g, p/n 02-198616, part of motor manifold assembly 100at00002a produced between december 2002 and march 2004 and sold for use on north american bus industries (nabi) transit buses model 40lfw. the lack of an orifice in the proportional valve manifold assembly leads to pressure oscillations which may ultimately lead to a degradation of power-assisted steering.

Safety Consequence

Loss of power assist could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Nabi is doing the repairs for this campaign. nabi will install an orifice free of charge. see recall 04v-474.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Eaton Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 04E066000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E066000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E066000?

NHTSA recall 04E066000 was issued by Eaton Corporation on September 14, 2004. It addresses: Eaton hydraulics/nabi/loss of power steering assis. The recall affects approximately 300 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eaton Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E066000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.